Public transport drivers in Manila have launched a three‑day strike to protest soaring fuel prices, bringing buses, jeepneys and tricycles to a halt across the capital.
The walkout involves drivers of the city’s main modes of mass transit, who say the recent surge in fuel costs has made daily operations financially unsustainable.
Fuel prices in the Philippines have risen sharply in recent weeks, eroding profit margins for drivers who already contend with high maintenance expenses and low fares.
Commuters in Manila, a city of over 13 million residents, are facing disruptions to their daily travel plans, and authorities have warned that traffic congestion could worsen as passengers seek alternative routes.
Manila, the densely populated capital of the Philippines, relies heavily on public transport for mobility; previous spikes in fuel costs have similarly prompted protests and calls for government intervention.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
