Fears of falling income, vehicle ownership mount amid phase-out of jeepneys in Philippines

Transport groups in the Philippines are protesting against the government’s plans to eventually phase out old versions of the country's iconic jeepney. The government had set a Dec 31 deadline for jeepney operators to surrender their franchises and consolidate into cooperatives, but activists have petitioned the Supreme Court to stop the move. There are concerns that the looming consolidation could put thousands of drivers and operators out of work if they do not join a cooperative, while also raising transport costs. CNA’s Buena Bernal reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia