The United Transportation Coalition Philippines, representing more than 80,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers nationwide, recently extended its warm congratulations to Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez on his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

 

Speaking on behalf of the Coalition, spokesperson Atty. John Paul Nabua said the group welcomed the appointment with confidence. “We warmly congratulate Secretary Banoy Lopez on this well-deserved appointment. He is an excellent choice to lead the DOTr at this critical juncture for the transport sector,” he stated. “Having worked with him during his tenure as Undersecretary for Administration, I personally witnessed his professionalism, his deep institutional knowledge, and his genuine concern for stakeholders. At that time, I was serving as a consultant for the Land Transportation Office, and we often collaborated on key issues. I can attest that his steady leadership and grasp of the sector will serve the public well,” Nabua added. 

 

The Coalition emphasized that Secretary Lopez’s extensive institutional experience positions him strongly to continue vital reforms in the transportation system. The group also underscored its longstanding advocacy for a greener, more modernized public transport sector.

 

“As an organization representing over 80,000 TNVS drivers nationwide, we look forward to constructive engagement with Secretary Lopez on pressing issues affecting drivers, operators, and commuters. We strongly support the deployment of more electric vehicles, including modern electric jeepneys, as part of the country’s transition to sustainable mobility,” Nabua underscored.

 

The United Transportation Coalition reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the DOTr under Secretary Lopez’s stewardship. With its broad base of drivers and operators nationwide, the Coalition stressed that it stands as a vital partner in shaping a transport sector that is inclusive, efficient, and environmentally sustainable