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Cebu coop rolls out 100 modern PUVs

Cebu coop rolls out People’s Jeep

Cebu City, Philippines – The country’s public utility vehicle modernization program got a major boost with the recent roll out 100 units of public utility vehicles (PUVs) by the Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative to ply different routes around Metro Cebu.

In photo are CPMPC CEO Macario Quevedo (front row, 2nd from left) guest of honor Rodel Ablang of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (fourth from left), and Analyn Conocono of Office of the Transportation Cooperative (fifth from left).
In photo are CPMPC CEO Macario Quevedo (front row, 2nd from left) guest of honor Rodel Ablang of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (fourth from left), and Analyn Conocono of Office of the Transportation Cooperative (fifth from left).

Dubbed PeoplesJeep, the new PUVs are Durabus Zhongtong Class 2 which are compliant with the Philippine National Standards set by the Department of Trade and Industry. The 25-seater units are equipped with a global positioning system, speed limiter, front and rear cameras, indoor TV for entertainment, air-conditioning, foam seats, and security CCTV.

The modern PUVs are powered by environmentally-compliant Euro 4/5 diesel engines, which significantly reduces carbon and sulfur emissions. Fare payment is via the automatic fare collection system (AFCS) based on the Department of Transportation’s modernization program.

With the rollout, CPMPC now has a total of 170 PeoplesJeeps in its fleet, with the first units launched before the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Presently, 12 units are plying the Talamban to Colon line with Route 13C.

“We are one with the government in its goal to modernize public transportation, particularly in Cebu. We thank our partners, government funding institutions and regulators, and transport operators for this new milestone,” says CPMPC chief executive officer Macario Quevedo.

He said that the cooperative plans to hire at least 300 new drivers, as well as passenger service officers, as they open new routes in Metro Cebu to augment public transport during the pandemic and beyond.

PeoplesJeep modern PUVs
PeoplesJeep modern PUVs

He noted that the program has significantly benefited drivers as they now receive fixed monthly salaries and benefits. Under the modernization financial scheme, a transport cooperative manages the PUV fleet and distributes the monthly income to its owners and drivers.

“This acquisition is our response to the government’s call for a massive industry-wide transport modernization providing efficient, safe and comfortable public transportation, as well as pro-environment initiatives for a cleaner future,” Quevedo stressed.

With over 70,000 members nationwide, the 48-year old CPMPC is one of the country’s biggest and multi-awarded multi-purpose cooperatives to venture on the viability of service-oriented micro, small and medium enterprises.

Under the DOTr modernization plan, old jeepneys will be gradually replaced with new PUVs and state-run lenders Development Bank of the Philippines and Landbank of the Philippines will help transport groups and cooperatives cope up with by extending special financing.

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Written by Melo Villareal

Melo Villareal is the Online Publisher of Outoftownblog.com. He is an Accountant by profession who left the corporate world at the age of 23 to explore his beautiful country and the rest of the world. Today, Melo works as a part-time Social Media Manager for local and international clients. His full-time work focuses on discovering interesting culture, explore different cuisines and take memorable photos from local and international destinations he's visiting.

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