Valenzuela to provide P1,000 subsidy for drivers

The local government of Valenzuela City announced on Saturday that it will provide public utility vehicle drivers with a P1,000 fuel subsidy amid the rising cost of pump prices.

The LGU made the announcement through a social media post as drivers face rising fuel costs as a result of the Middle East conflict.

"Ang fuel subsidy na ito ay bahagi ng programa ng TUGON (Tulong sa Umiigting na Gastusin at Obligasyon Natin) para sa bawat Valenzuelano," the LGU said.

(This fuel subsidy is part of the TUGON (Assistance for Our Rising Expenses and Obligations) program for every Valenzuelano.)

"Ang mga miyembro ng TODA, JODA, Delivery Drivers, MC Taxi Drivers, at TNVS Drivers ay hinihikayat na makipag-ugnayan sa kani-kanilang pamunuan para sa iskedyul ng payout at iba pang detalye," it added.

(Members of TODA, JODA, delivery drivers, motorcycle taxi drivers, and TNVS drivers are encouraged to coordinate with their respective leadership regarding the payout schedule and other details.)

The LGU also released the requirements needed during the day of the payout:

For Tricycles-for-Hire with existing franchise in Valenzuela City

• Present the updated VCTO ID
• Present a valid Professional Driver's License
• Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) or modernized jeepneys with terminal in Valenzuela City
• Present the updated VCTO ID
• Present a valid Professional Driver's License

Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TVS) such as Grab, Joyride, Move It and the likes

• Must be a bonafide resident of Valenzuela City;
• Must present for verification the active Booking app which should match the vehicle's plate number, hold an official Transport Network Company (TNC) accreditation and operate a unit backed by an LTFRB franchise or Provisional Authority;
• Must present a valid Professional Driver's License

For Taxi's

• Must be a bonafide resident of Valenzuela City;
• Must present a valid Professional Driver's License
• For Motorcycle Taxis
• Must be a bonafide resident of Valenzuela City;
• Must present for verification the active Booking app which should match the vehicle's plate number, hold an official Transport Network Company (TNC) accreditation and operate a unit backed by an LFRB franchise or Provisional Authority;
• Must present a valid Professional Driver's License

For Delivery Riders

• Must be a bonafide resident of Valenzuela City;
• Must present for verification the active Booking app which should match the vehicle's plate number, hold an official Transport Network Company (TNC) accreditation and operate a unit backed by an LTFRB franchise or Provisional Authority;
• Must present a valid Professional Driver's License

—VAL, GMA News