#PUV Driver

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released an initial list of PUV drivers eligible to receive the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) from the DSWD. Due to the imposed enhanced community quarantine, Public Utility Vehicle drivers are unable to operate. To compensate for the loss of livelihood, the DSWD, in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and Landbank of the Philippines will be giving out financial aid for the affected drivers. As of writing, over 4,000 PUV drivers may claim the financial aid provided by DSWD's SAP program starting today. To check if you're eligible to receive the SAP assistance, visit the LTFRB's Google Sheet here and use the search function, or check out DOTr's PDF of names here. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving toward digital payouts for the next round of cash aid for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Qualified drivers will receive support through mobile wallets or bank accounts instead of waiting in line to receive cash. Drivers will have the option to select between various financial service providers and electronic wallet services with which the company has established partnerships. Read more in our articles including "DSWD releases initial list of drivers eligible to receive the financial aid under SAP" and "DSWD eyes digital cash aid payout for PUV drivers with e-wallet partners".