Sen. Joel Villanueva said requiring GPS devices for public utility vehicles under the service contracting program would be an added burden for drivers, especially amid the ongoing transport and fuel crisis.
He made the statement after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) withdrew its earlier plan to mandate GPS installation.
Villanueva welcomed the decision, saying it reflects a more flexible and responsive approach to transport policies.
The service contracting program, revived in selected routes in Metro Manila and other urban areas, provides weekly subsidies to drivers based on travel distance.
It was first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues amid rising fuel costs affecting transport operations.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 16, 2026
