The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will start distributing cash relief assistance (CRA) to public utility vehicle drivers in the National Capital Region (NCR) on March 24.
Expanded Aid for Transport Sector
This rollout follows the completion of payouts for tricycle drivers, with additional transport sectors slated to receive aid in the coming days. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao announced on Saturday that the initial phase will focus on transport network vehicle services (TNVS) drivers impacted by rising fuel prices.
According to Dumlao, the distribution of CRA for TNVS drivers in Metro Manila will begin on Tuesday, March 24. Jeepney drivers are scheduled to receive assistance on Wednesday, delivery riders on Thursday and Friday, and motorcycle taxi riders on Saturday.
The DSWD anticipates assisting over 34,000 TNVS drivers, 20,000 jeepney drivers, 83,000 delivery riders, and 34,000 motorcycle taxi riders. The program is designed to help drivers manage the ongoing increases in fuel costs.
The DSWD is coordinating with the Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to implement the program. The CRA is being provided through the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program, as part of broader government efforts to support vulnerable sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the cash aid distribution begin?
The distribution of cash relief assistance will begin on March 24 for TNVS drivers in Metro Manila.
Which transport sectors will receive aid?
TNVS drivers, jeepney drivers, delivery riders, and motorcycle taxi riders are all expected to receive assistance.
How many drivers are expected to benefit from this program?
The DSWD estimates that more than 34,000 TNVS drivers, 20,000 jeepney drivers, 83,000 delivery riders, and 34,000 motorcycle taxi riders will receive assistance.
As the DSWD moves forward with these payouts, will this level of support be sufficient to address the ongoing financial challenges faced by transport workers in the NCR?
