The shift to e-jeepneys in General Santos City [ABS-CBN News]
by LADOTRANSCO | June 25, 2024| Published by ABS-CBN News | READ THE STORY HERE In recent years, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) has gained momentum worldwide with its substantial benefits for both the environment and the economy. In the Philippines, General Santos City has embraced sustainable transportation with the introduction of electric jeepneys or e-jeepneys. Led by the efforts of Lagao Drivers Operators Transport Cooperative (LADOTRANSCO), the transition to e-jeepneys has been both a step towards modernization and an effort towards environmental stewardship. This shift has not only enhanced the sustainability of its operations, but [...]
[Klima Reports] Jeepneys’ just energy transition bogged down by lack of support
Part 2 of a two-part series “A just transition to jeepney modernization entails putting critical infrastructure in place and empowering small cooperatives while developing renewable energy sources.”