MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will temporarily suspend itsservice contracting and “libreng sakay” (free ride) programs as the effectivity of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, or the Bayanihan 2 law, expires on Wednesday.
The said programs will be suspended starting July 1, the LTFRB said in a statement.
“Ito ‘ho ay sa kadahilanang ang pondo na ginagamit pambayad sa mga tsuper at operator na kasali sa Service Contracting at Libreng Sakay Program ay nagmumula sa Bayanihan to Recover as One Act,” it added.
(This is because the funds used to pay drivers and operators under t…
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