Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) has been devastating southern Luzon, including Metro Manila, in the northern Philippines since the morning of July 24, 2024. We urgently call for collective action to support the backbone of our urban mobility: our public transport workers. These essential yet often overlooked workers—particularly jeepney drivers and their communities—now face unprecedented challenges in the storm’s wake.
The typhoon’s impact has been severe and far-reaching: Hundreds of public transport routes are submerged, crippling the sole income source for thousands of jeepney drivers and other small-scale public transport workers in Metro Manila. Beyond their work, these workers’ homes and communities have been battered by powerful winds and extensive flooding.
In this critical moment, let us unite to help those who tirelessly serve our cities day in and day out. Your support can make a significant difference in helping these vital members of our community recover and rebuild.
Together, we can demonstrate the strength of our solidarity. Stand with our transport workers as they navigate this challenging time.