A Quezon City congressman is appealing to transport network companies (TNC) and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) providers to do away with their "surge pricing" next week amid the expected strike of public utility jeepneys (PUJs).
Quezon City 2nd district Rep. Ralph Tulfo, in a statement Saturday, March 4, called on operators and drivers of modern jeepneys, EDSA carousel buses, and various TNCs and TNVS to ensure operations next week that so commuters will have options in case they get affected by the strike of traditional jeepneys.
"I hope the TNCs and TNVS suspend their surge pricing or rates next week out of compassion for workers and students who are still required to attend in-person classes," said the rookie solon.
A surge price entails higher fare rates for the commuter. This usually happens when he or she books a ride during rush hour or a high demand period.
"All bicycle lanes and motorcycle lanes should be fully accessible next week to workers and students who choose to ride their bicycles and motorcycles to get to and from their destinations," he added.
"I also appeal to the mayors to see to it that all their traffic enforcers and local PNP (Philippine National Police) units are on duty next week to assure commuters and motorists of smooth traffic and road safety," Tulfo further said.
He said government agency-tapped vehicles should also be ready to ferry their employees during rush hour.
"Private companies with work-at-home arrangements and four-day work weeks can also have these work modes in play next week," he noted.