00:00 Despite the back and forth between certain transport groups and the government, public utility Jeepney drivers that are not yet included in the consolidation process can heave a sigh of relief for now.
00:12 This after the Department of Transportation or DOT opted to get these PUJ drivers until January 31, 2024 to get with the program and still be able to scratch a living for their respective families.
00:26 Aside from preventing a possible transportation crisis in the first month of the new year, the DOT are also aims to use the said period to get the said PUJ drivers due process and later on decide whether they indeed meet the criteria to be assigned a particular route.
00:44 Also, the Office of Transportation Cooperatives will be open to assist operators and PUJ drivers who want to finally become a part of the PUV modernization program.
00:56 ... who deserve a reliable, safe and convenient travel. That is our commitment. That is a commitment that we gave them. I hope we can help each other.
