CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — Former governor of Ilocos Sur and 2025 elections Senatoriable Chavit Singson has vowed to provide assistance to jeepney owners and drivers in this province in the plight to modernize the public transportation in Bulacan.
Speaking before 1,200 transport stakeholders, including transport cooperatives, and corporations at the Bulacan Transport Summit 2024 at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium on Monday (Nov. 25), Chavit said that he plans to provide financial assistance to the jeepney owners and drivers who plan to replace their old, dilapidated vehicles with newer electric jeepneys (e-jeepneys).
Singson said that he offers to provide e-jeepneys with zero down payment and zero interest rates to any owner and driver who wish to modernize their fleet of public utility vehicles.
Singson showcased one of the e-jeepneys that was developed by the LCS Group to the transportation summit, providing stakeholders a glimpse of what he called the future of public transportation. He cited that these e-jeepneys will reduce carbon emissions, and promote green energy solutions in Bulacan.
In his speech, Governor Daniel R. Fernando emphasized the critical role of public transportation in driving economic growth and improving the daily lives of Bulakenyos. He commended the transport cooperatives and corporations for their active participation and readiness to embrace modernization through the Public Transportation Modernization Program (PTMP).
The transport summit served as a platform to present updates on the Public Transportation Program, discuss the Service Contracting Program (SCP) Phase 5, and highlight the latest innovations in eco-friendly public transport with the introduction of the e-Jeepney by the LCS Group of Companies.
Singson, Gov. Fernando, Vice Governor Alexis Castro, and LTFRB Region 3 Regional Director Aminoden D. Guro rode the e-jeepney around the capitol grounds, providing the officials a glimpse of the electric vehicle made by the LCS Group of Companies.
During the event, Director Guro provided a comprehensive presentation on the latest updates to the Public Transportation and Modernization Program (PTMP), emphasizing its long-term benefits for commuters and transport operators alike. His report covered the importance of transport cooperatives, and the government’s ongoing commitment to fostering an efficient and sustainable public transportation network. (UnliNews Online)
