Danny Agabon repairs a public utility jeepney (PUJ) at a yard in Quiapo, Manila, on Saturday, 24 January 2026. Fifty-two-year-old Agabon has been a jeepney mechanic and repairman since he was fourteen, ensuring that jeepneys are roadworthy and safe.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is crafting a policy that will prevent the renewal of the franchises of dilapidated public utility vehicles.