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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Free rides await passengers who will be affected by the 鈥渦nity walk鈥� set by supporters of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) on Monday, August 5.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced this in a statement on Friday.
The LTFRB added that the agency is coordinating with local government units regarding provision of free rides.
鈥淲e respect the right of drivers and operators to free expression as enshrined in the Constitution, and we acknowledge the concerns of the transport sector,鈥� LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III said, as quoted in a statement.
鈥淲e remain committed to ensuring the commuting public鈥檚 access to transportation,鈥� he added.
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Various transport groups are set to conduct a nationwide 鈥淎KKAP MO Synchronize Unity Walk鈥� on Monday, August 5, to demand the repeal of the resolution, which was filed in response to concerns from some drivers and transport groups.
This is in protest against a Senate resolution that calls for the program鈥檚 suspension.