Photo courtesy of Sorsogon-PIO
The provincial government of Sorsogon began distributing fuel assistance to tricycle operators following the province’s declaration of a state of calamity due to rising oil prices.
Initial funding for the program is Php 5 million, drawn from the province’s quick response fund, Provincial Information Office chief Salvador Mendoza said on Friday.
Mendoza said the program aims to help lessen expenses and provide support to the transport sector during the current fuel crisis.
Each tricycle is set to receive either a full tank or up to seven liters of gasoline, depending on availability and allocation.
According to Mendoza, around 13,000 motorized tricycle operator’s permit holders across 14 towns and one city are targeted to benefit from the assistance.
Fuel distribution is being organized by town to ensure an orderly rollout and to avoid congestion at stations.
Beneficiaries receive coupons or slips that can be redeemed at selected gasoline stations designated by the provincial government in each municipality.
Only registered tricycles qualify for the aid to ensure proper distribution, as the province responds to the economic impact of the global rise in oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.
