01/02/2023
Regardless of social standing, the Coronavirus andpandemic affects everyone is not false.
Significant to what's being discussed, assume that everyone should strictly obey government rules that manage it is
inconsiderate and lack thoughtful considerations. Government responses that weaken the impact of health crises
create a change in each other's lives, yet still, they affect people in different ways negatively than the others.
Implementation of quarantine nationwide is a big help in flattening the curve, but these rules only favor those who
have more stable jobs and incomes. Poor ones, it's difficult for them to survive through that. Tricycle drivers, who
are most household heads in communities, as the guidelines got stricter and forced implementation of curfews,
tricycle drivers continued services, risked their lives, and got caught to feed their families. And to make the situation
even worse, those who saw need to pay fees, fees that they can use for their food and other needs of themselves and
their families. Another problem is some communities, especially places where corruption is high, still haven't
received their relief goods and subsidies that are a big help for them from the local governmentWhether it's because of the unemployment, out of hand unpredicted emergency situations, the growing
pandemic will continue to affect personal and family expenses that at this time is not long from upcoming more days
and years. However with this kind of unusual time, a chance to change and adjust your short term ang long term
financial goals to guarantee your soon to be financial stability. COVID-19 may have thrown you for a primary loop
in the financial department. Still, there are many ways to reduce the economic impact and slowly but surely get to
economic stability. (Black, 2020)In the early weeks of 2020, many of us were experiencing lockdown. Most of our priorities from 2020 has
most likely shifted, and the new normal has forced us all to learn new ways of doing things, and although some
people have more time in the day because of their work from home, it can still be challenging to stay focused. We
can all have the opportunities in times of difficulties and adjustments from having a growth mindset. (Bosworth,
2020)
There are 1.7 million "registered" tricycle units in the country, with possibly hundreds of thousands more
operating without franchises, as stated by the National Confederation of Tricycles and Transport Operators and
Drivers Associations of the Philippines. About 300,000 registered tricycle units in Manila alone. Anticipating the
severe consequences of the mass transportation shut down in Luzon due to the coronavirus disease that affects
millions of drivers who are not allowed to ferry their families who depend on their daily trips for their everyday
expensesThe transportation system is seriously affected, and it dropped because of companies' temporary closing
and limitations of people's ability to move freely. Pandemic makes a significant impact on our Tricycle drivers. A
plague turns to lower their daily basis of income. Schools are closed and no more pupils ferry. No visitors dare to
visit and do to leave. Attempt hailing is lessening due to the significant decrease in workers on the street. Seniors
citizens and ages 18 and below are not allowed to go outside of their homes. By order of law, drivers can
accommodate only one commuter per ride. Some woke up earlier than usual and did service until night-time. And
because food has the most significant charge in everyday life, a deduction for some goods will be the best optionAccording to International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives South East Asia Secretariat (2020),
Jakarta formed a Special "COVID-19 response" for security monitoring and prohibiting the spread of the virus on
public transport. And by choice, Indonesia strengthens its hygienic excellence instead of dropping all systems of
public transportation. In the Philippines, to disappoint them to go outside during the implementation of Enhanced
Community Quarantine, the national government suspends all public transport shapes in Luzon, particularly trains,
buses, tricycles, jeepneys taxis. The government suspended Lao PDR comparably to the Philippines, access to
transportation services, and shared mobility. Consequently, only private conveyances are authorized to travel with
the regulations of lockdown.One of the primary victims of COVID-19 is the transport system. All have been affected economically,
from road-based to airlines. Sudden lockdown in every country results in harmful effects in terms of the demands of
transport passengers. Even though governments implemented various laws for general guidance, every passenger,
individuals practicing social distancing restrictions, or even the situation become normalize; people could change
different preferences toward the means of transport. That can lead to people avoiding use transportation that
accommodates plenty of crowds. In China, self-government vehicles preferred touchless goods to decrease and
prevent virus spread. And in India, they ramped up delivery services for necessary products. (Harikumar, 2020)
Due to distancing rules violations and overcharging protests by passengers, some were plying even without
a license, sixteen tricycle drivers of Manila ordered impounded. Mayor of Manila Isko Moreno declares the
continuous operation of tricycles, and on June 1, the City of Manila will be at its General Community Quarantine
(GCQ). The tricycle drivers are authorized due to pitiful life conditions and reminding every driver to follow every
firm's measures. It includes the allowed number of passengers and not being an opportunist in charging a high fare
because commuters of tricycles are also incapable and in need. And that be grateful because at least now trikeRunning of public transport in Manila are shut out, and only trike drivers have a permit to continue due to
the demand for Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). Drivers doubled their eagerness to work
because of meager income, and only a few dare to go outside. Fare is around PHP25 to PHP50, depending on how
far the route is. And as for safety, there's a prepared plastic divider following firm measures. According to 61-yearold trike driver Alfredo Perez, they used to have earnings of PHP800 a day before the pandemic, and now only PHP
200 is the total amount they gain for everyday ferry since July. It's needed to double their work and have at least 17-
18 hours of plying to get the amount required to support the family's daily expenses. (Aquino, 2020)
According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) (2020), passengers' capacity and load factors are
needed for each transport mode to follow physical distances strictly. Passenger load for public utility busses (PUBs)
and public utility jeeps (PUJs) does not exceed 50% or half of the vehicle's capacity, except for the driver and the
conductor. In UV Express and taxis, the passenger load should not exceed two passengers per row, except for the
driver's row, where only one passenger is allowed. On the other hand, Tricycles must not exceed one rider in a
sidecar though back-riding is not permittedThe government and its enforcement officers diverted their focus on implementing the guidelines and
removed the commuters' pressure. NAN notes that buses from Cele-Express to Lawanson enforce the COVID-19
guidance protocol to ensure three passengers in a row of seats instead of the usual four. While tricycles are allowed
to carry two passengers at the back to observe physical distancing.For the more significant reason, people are now feeling the pressure on their budgets as the corona virus
threatens our lives and profitability. However, for many, now is the time to look for new opportunities to earn
money to help with our daily bills and essential needs. Although social distancing and stay-at-home orders put a
barrier on some earning options, there are many things you can do right from home to earn some extra cash. Like
providing virtual tutoring or offering some virtual assistanceTricycle drivers and operators from 16 barangays in Aklan already feel the pandemic's effect and appeals to
raise the tricycle fare to compensate for their loss during the epidemic and provide their families with their basic
needs. Johnny Damian, President of the Federation of Kalibo Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association Inc.
(FOKTODAI), said that they consulted the leaders of transport groups for the provisional fare and before the
Sangguniang Bayan approved it. Tricycle drivers must also comply with safety health protocols like wearing a
facemask and regularly sanitizing their tricycle units
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