Youth slams Davao’s bus service project as anti-commuters
DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Youth groups in Davao City held a picket on Monday November 24 that slammed the Davao City's bus system which remains unimplemented. This action is also…
Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (Image from ADB)
Davao’s bus system still waiting for funds
As the April 30 deadline for jeepneys to consolidate for the modernized bus system has passed, is Davao City ready to roll out the buses to serve around 800,000 commuters in the city?
SIGNBOARDS UP. Despite a new rule banning display? of destination signboards?, these jeepneys ?sneak ?
signboards on their windshields on Wednesday, July 26, in Davao City. The
?restriction
is in accordance with the Anti Distracted Driving Law. Jeepney drivers and commuters complain that the rule has caused confusion among passengers, who find it more difficult in determining which ride to take. (Paulo C. Rizal/
davaotoday.com)
Davao tries to be modern, but alienates commuters and drivers
Modernization is not bad and it could be good in order to improve everyone’s quality of life. However, this should be done conforming to the financial capabilities of everyone, not to only a few, which is not being considered.