MANILA, Philippines --- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded drivers to consolidate operations after it extended the franchise of traditional jeepneys. Consolidation is part of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), and it requires at least 15 jeepney drivers or individual franchise holders to combine into one cooperative to have larger, coordinated fleets of PUVs. "We also have the Project Management Office that is focused on the PUVMP. Its objective is to assist and guide stakeholders for the requirements and processes of consolidation," said LTFRB Technical Division chief Joel Bolano. B...Keep on reading: LTFRB urges drivers to consolidate as agency extends franchise of traditional jeepneys