In five months, we've filed so many documents with the DSWD, with the [Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.] We don't even know where we should get the aid, and who is actually tasked with helping the transportation sector," he said. Almost like a script, transport agencies, when asked, have repeatedly cited health risks on riding traditional jeepneys, even in the wake of studies that say otherwise. In an earlier text message, Floranda told Philstar.com in Filipino: “Drivers and operators are hoping they can go back to earning a living. For months drivers have suffered without earnings, and for months the public has had a difficult time without serviceable transport, so we're really hoping we can go back to work."

Source: Philippine Star August 11, 2020 04:41 UTC