Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson speaks at a press convention. Contributed photograph
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson vowed to present a powerful deal with modernizing the nation’s transport system and offering much-needed assist to jeepney drivers, as he formalized his senatorial bid by way of the 2025 election on Monday.
His flagship venture, a state-of-the-art electrical jeepney (e-jeepney) manufacturing plant in Batangas, will start operations by 2025, marking a significant milestone in Singson’s imaginative and prescient for a extra sustainable and environment friendly public transport community within the Philippines.
Singson’s e-jeepneys are designed to hold 28 passengers in air-conditioned consolation, promising not solely a smoother commute for the general public but additionally elevated earnings for jeepney drivers. These fashionable jeepneys are seen as an improve to the normal ones, providing a big leap ahead in passenger capability, consolation, and environmental impression, whereas sustaining most of the visible elements of conventional jeepneys which were integral to Filipino tradition.
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Singson dedicated to creating these e-jeepneys accessible to drivers by way of a financing scheme the place drivers can purchase these autos with zero down fee, zero collateral, and no curiosity — a deal that he claims solely he can ship.
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Singson mentioned this initiative goals to ease the monetary burden on the drivers whereas making certain they reap the advantages of modernization.
For Singson, his plan is not going to solely assist drivers earn extra however can even tackle the longstanding problems with air air pollution and site visitors congestion within the nation’s city areas. He asserted that his platform guarantees an answer for each drivers and the commuting public, with sustainability and financial aid on the core.
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