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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.

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Jeepney drivers in Davao fear loss of income with modernization

The city government's direction of modernizing public transport is making jeepney drivers worried as their units will be phased out and they will lose their source of income.

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