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Modernization or Innovation?
NEWS FACT
Based on Rappler.com, the Toyota Hilux Class 1 modern PUV manufactured for the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. The airconditioned, 12 seater, Euro 4-powered vehicle has CCTV, GPS, and wifi, and is also PWD-friendly.The Pblic Utility Vehicle Modernization Program was launched by the Department of Transportation of the Philippines in 2017, with the goal of making the country's public transportation system efficient and environment friendly in 2020.
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| The vehicle costs P998,000 and has passed the government's requirements for the modernization program. https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/10/19/look-tugade-other-transport-officials-test-toyotas-new-modern-puv |
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| Airconditioned |
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| PWD- Friendly |
NETIZEN'S REACTION:
It's obvious that the netizens didn't like the said modernization of jeepnys here in the Philippines. According to @aguayow it is better to use the old jeepney rather than that so called modern jeepneys.
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AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:
Is it really modernization or it is just an innovation?There is a difference between modernization and innovation. Modernization is the process of adapting something to modern needs or habits, while innovation is an action or process of innovating. L300 has similar design for passengers that makes better use of the vehicle's length. And has been existing since the 1990's so where is the modernization? they just add wifi and cctv for innovation.
When we say "modernization" we are not talking about the "most recent" or the "newest" version of something? those vehicles don't look recent or new. They look "sinauna."
It is not going to be eco-friendly since it is still empowered by gas (or diesel). Likewise, it is not comparable to the ones running on streets now which are activated by electricity. The price as well isn't competitive.
Here is the example of a jeep with 12 seater passenger. Where is the modernization here if capacity of 12 seats passenger did not expand?
This PUV modernization program preposition is just so "mema." Imagine that Nissan Urvan seats 15 people. A jeepney seats 18-24 people, a bus seats at least 42 people. All these can have a CCTV, GPS, wifi, and PWD- friendly.
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| Nissan Urvan seats 15 people |
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| Jeepney seats 18-24 people |
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| Bus seats at least 42 people |
Lesser capacity would mean more vehicles like this would be needed to accommodate the riding public will occupy lots of space on the road. Also, lesser capacity of such expensive PUV would only mean higher fare. It's like they're not even hiding the blatant corruption with how overpriced these are.
Unsafe and inefficient. Truly shows that they do not know the difficluty in commuting.
INFORMATION SOURCE:
➮ https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/10/19/look-tugade-other-transport-officials-test-toyotas-new-modern-puv
➮ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Utility_Vehicle_Modernization_Program
➮https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom/status/1193371792548585472
