MANILA, Philippines — The government will give cash grants totaling P1 billion to about 178,000 registered drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) such as jeepneys and buses to help mitigate the impact of high oil prices. But senators on Monday criticized the lack of government programs for drivers reeling from the effects of high fuel prices. Poe played down DOTr officials’ claim that it was set to expand its service contracting program to soften the impact of high fuel prices. He called on the DOTr to also heed the call of various transport groups for a fare increase to cushion rising prices. “The steep rise in fuel prices requires the government to act fast.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 26, 2021 06:53 UTC