As of May 3, 2024, more than 300 jeepneys in Region 1 have failed to consolidate their franchises before the April 30 deadline.

According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 1, most of the unconsolidated jeepneys have ceased operations.

Some operators who submitted requirements before the deadline continue to operate while awaiting approval for their Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) franchise consolidation applications. 

“May mga pumasada, actually, nakita namin. ‘Yung mga hindi nakapag-consolidate, ‘yun ‘yung mga hindi na naka-register, ‘yun ‘yung mga ayaw nang pumasada. So kaunti na lang ang aming unconsolidated,” Atty. Annabel Nullar, Acting Director of LTFRB-1, said.

In Pangasinan, there are a total of 37 unconsolidated jeepneys, which is only about one percent of the total number of jeepneys operating in the province. 

“Itong 37 na ito ay mostly sa Eastern Pangasinan, karamihan sa Tayug, Carmen at Asingan,” Bernard Tuliao, President of the One Pangasinan Transport Federation, said.

Jun Marcos, a jeepney driver, empathized with his fellow drivers who can no longer operate.

“Yun ang problema, kasi hindi sila consolidated. Kawawa naman sila kung hindi sila makabiyahe,” Marcos said.

In Central Luzon, almost 100 percent of the members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport have complied with PUV consolidation. The group consists of around 30,000 drivers and operators.

They appeal to the government to increase subsidies for purchasing new jeepney units to keep up with the PUV modernization program.

“Appeal namin, habang hindi [pa] kami napha-phase-out, sana tugunan ng gobyerno para kapag dumating na sa puntong tatanggalin na kami, kaya na ni Juan Dela Cruz ang bibilhing unit,” Danilo Yumul, Head of the Confederation of Passenger Transport in Central Luzon, said.

“Yung subsidy gawin nilang P600,000, bilhin ang unit na luma, tapos bawasan yung monthly interest, lahat kami noon hindi na tututol nun,” Yumul added.