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With the effects of the fuel crisis rippling across sectors, public transport is among the most severely impacted. Jeepney drivers are bearing the brunt of this volatility as rising costs threaten both their livelihoods and national mobility. The impact is felt far beyond the roads; this means tightening the budget of many Filipino households as well.
FOR THE DRIVERS. Batangas Transport Cooperative (BATRASCO) president Romeo Macailao welcomes the digital disbursement of their fuel subsidy.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) had rolled out a fuel subsidy program for public utility vehicle drivers and operators nationwide. The initiative aimed to help cushion the impact of the crisis, which also drove up the prices of basic commodities and utilities.
GCash works hand-in-hand with the DOTr, LTFRB, and other relevant government agencies to deliver the financial aid efficiently. The nation-building thrust of GCash enables drivers and operators to receive the subsidy straight to their e-wallets, making the disbursement process seamless and safe. Digitizing the payout eliminates the need to travel or wait in long lines, ensuring that aid reaches them without further delaying their livelihood.
