Manila to pay for free jeepney rides

MANILA, Philippines — The city of Manila will subsidize the operations of jeepney drivers, giving them around P3,000 each per day for providing free rides to commuters in the city, Mayor Francisco “Isko” Domagoso announced Friday. According to Domagoso, more than 1,400 jeepney drivers are expected to participate in the program, which is part of the implementation of the mayor’s Executive Order No. 14, series of 2026, that “mandates economic assistance for the transport sector amid rising fuel costs.” The initiative will initially run for five days across two weeks: Monday and Tuesday of the first week, and Monday […]... Keep on reading: Manila to pay for free jeepney rides

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