Manila, June 22 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is building 103 modern public utility vehicle (PUV) stops nationwide as part of efforts to improve the safety, comfort and convenience of commuters.

In a statement on Monday, acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said many commuters lack proper shelter during extreme weather conditions, while inadequate lighting in some areas poses safety concerns, particularly for students traveling at night.

"Kaya nagtatayo tayo ng karagdagang modern PUV stops sa iba pang lugar sa bansa dahil ang bilin ng Pangulo ay gawing ligtas at maginhawa ang biyahe ng mga pasahero, lalo na ang mga senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs) at estudyante (This is why we're building more PU...