Transport strike to continue for second day, Piston says

The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) said its transport strike will push through for a second day to press the government to act on the plight of jeepney drivers amid rising oil prices.

The group said they expect drivers and operators from various areas to continue joining the strike, which could affect public transportation in parts of the country.

Piston is calling on the government to address their concerns and review existing laws and policies, including the Oil Deregulation Law and the excise tax on fuel.

In a social media post, Piston said its members will hold a strike at protest centers before they gather at Welcome Rotunda at 2 p.m. for a march to Mendiola in Manila.

Authorities, meanwhile, are expected to monitor the situation and deploy assistance to commuters affected by the strike.

Several universities have also suspended face-to-face classes in light of the transport strike. —LDF, GMA News