General trias: Several traditional jeepney drivers and operators have praised the Land Transportation Office (LTO) under the Marcos administration following the rollout of several digitalized services, most recently the online driver's license renewal system (ODLRS) through the eGovPH mobile application (app).
According to Philippines News Agency, in an interview at a jeepney terminal in General Trias, Cavite, driver Romeo Magura expressed that the new ODLRS feature would reduce inconvenience and cost, as it eliminates the need for 'fixers.' Magura noted that, even without personal experience, the feature seems beneficial since it negates the necessity of visiting the LTO, allowing licenses to be delivered directly to drivers.
Rosalie, a helper at the same terminal, highlighted that many drivers face challenges with reading, leading to the need for assistance when renewing licenses at an LTO office. With the digital system, drivers can receive help from their children and manage their time better, completing renewals online at their convenience.
In a separate phone interview, Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators sa Pilipinas (LTOP) president Orlando Marquez commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and LTO Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II for the digitalized feature. He emphasized that digitalization effectively addresses issues such as long queues and simplifies processes for obtaining permits, licenses, and registrations, including changes in vehicle ownership.
The ODLRS allows all LTO-licensed drivers to renew their licenses completely online via the eGovPH app. The app facilitates booking telemedicine appointments and completing the mandatory five-hour education program. Once the process is finalized, applicants can pay fees online and either have their license delivered or ready for pickup at the nearest LTO District Office. Additionally, drivers will have a digital copy of their license on the app.
Marquez also pointed out the elimination of 'fixers' with online transactions, allowing drivers from distant locations like Mindanao or even those overseas to renew their licenses seamlessly. He urged other public utility vehicle operators and drivers to support the government's digitalization initiatives, particularly the new LTO features, to foster national progress.