LTFRB to provide free ride to commuters affected by ‘unity walk’

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MANILA, Philippines — Free rides await passengers who will be affected by the “unity walk” set by supporters of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) on Monday, August 5.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced this in a statement on Friday.

The LTFRB added that the agency is coordinating with local government units regarding provision of free rides.

“We respect the right of drivers and operators to free expression as enshrined in the Constitution, and we acknowledge the concerns of the transport sector,” LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III said, as quoted in a statement.

“We remain committed to ensuring the commuting public’s access to transportation,” he added.

READ: Transport groups to hold ‘unity walk’ vs suspension of PUV modernization

Various transport groups are set to conduct a nationwide “AKKAP MO Synchronize Unity Walk” on Monday, August 5, to demand the repeal of the resolution, which was filed in response to concerns from some drivers and transport groups.

This is in protest against a Senate resolution that calls for the program’s suspension.