Transport groups are calling on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fulfill "delayed promise" to release an executive order allowing public utility vehicle drivers to renew their franchises and registrations. 

Mody Floranda, president of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON), said Transport Secretary Vince Dizon promised on April 7 that a decision or order would be issued after the Holy Week. 

“Humingi siya ng pagkatapos ng holy week na maglalabas ng decision o order kaugnay doon sa hinihingi natin na tayo ay muling payagan na makapagrenew at makapagrehistro,” Floranda said.

 He added, “Bagama’t noong nakaraan nakipag-usap satin, sinasabi niya na 100 percent ay papayagan niya tayo na makapag-renew pero hanggang sa ngayon ay hindi pa nagalabas ng executive order.”

 Floranda said that drivers and their families remain unable to earn a living while their operations remain in limbo due to the lack of franchise renewals.

 The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) earlier claimed that 86% of transport groups have consolidated, but Dizon said only 43% were approved.

 During his dialogue with transport groups, Dizon said unconsolidated jeepney drivers will be allowed on roads again.