Last July, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) embarked on a bold initiative as it launched the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). The said program, as the name suggests, aims to give our riding public a more viable, safe, and reliable means of getting around.
Of course, the government cannot do it alone. This is why groups like Centro Manufacturing Corporation, the leading truck body builder, has thrown its full support behind the DOTr’s various undertakings. Being In the business of manufacturing truck bodies, the firm has come up with a few proposals that could help the government agency achieve its goals.
One of these is Centro’s take on the modern jeepney. As we all know, the jeepney is considered an icon on Philippine roads, as well as Filipino pop culture. Centro is not about to change this. Rather, it has taken the best bits of the jeepney—the passenger carrying capacity, to be precise—and combined these with a more modern drivetrain that will meet strict environmental regulations.
Apart from the jeepney, Centro has also come up with new types of trucks to meet the demands of the growing transport and logistics sector. Just like their jeepney counterparts, the trucks and wing vans are designed to provide a safe mode of transport for people and cargo. Moreover, these vehicles can help business owners achieve more efficiency and a more profitable bottom line.
And for folks that think these moves are anti-poor, Centro and the DOTr emphasize that the PUVMP can even provide more jobs and business opportunities for more Filipinos.
And this, we believe, can truly help us move forward on the road to progress.
