Public jeepney operations in Lingayen, Pangasinan continued morning on Wednesday, December 9, 2025, as most drivers chose to work despite a nationwide call to participate in a transport strike, citing the need to earn for their families.

By 10 a.m., many jeepneys were already lined up at the common terminal in Lingayen. Drivers said they were aware of the strike planned by some transport groups but decided not to join. According to reports, all members of the Central Pangasinan Transport Cooperative operated that day, except those affected by coding rules.

“Mas kailangan naming kumita ngayon,” Gary Soriano, a jeepney driver, saidd.

“Syempre ang mahalaga may maiuwi kami sa pamilya namin,” Jun dela Cruz, another driver, added

The One Pangasinan Transport Federation also confirmed that most of its members were not in favor of a work stoppage. Federation president Bernard Tulaio said discussions were held before the scheduled strike, but the majority preferred to continue operations.

“Well, maganda ‘yung usapan dito, maraming hindi payag sa strike kung saan ang majority doon tayo. Makikiisa tayo doon sa panawagan din ng mga kasamahan natin dito sa local, dito sa probinsya,” he said.

The decision brought relief to commuters who feared transportation problems. Angely Barzaga, a commuter, said it would have been difficult if jeepneys stopped running.

“Mahirap kapag walang masakyan, mag-arkila pa kami mas mahal,” she said.

Earlier, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 1 said it was prepared in case of transport disruptions. The agency coordinated with local government units to provide service vehicles if commuters were stranded.