While jeepney operators and drivers are complaining over the high price of electronic jeepneys, a local manufacturer said that they are offering it for less than P1 million per unit.

This is a sharp contrast to the P3 million cost that is being asked by other electric vehicle makers.

According to Francisco Motors, their electric jeepneys are being sold for P985,000 for the first 1,000 units.

According to Elmer Francisco of Francisco Motors, they opted to slash the price so that operators and jeepney drivers can afford the unit.

The government has been pushing for a modernization program.

According to Francisco the units are expected to be built in an ecozone in Camarines Norte.

He said that the initial completed unit is expected to be finished by the second quarter of 2024.

The design is similar to the current traditional jeepney, but with 11 seats each on both sides and room for 8 standing passengers, for a total of 30 passengers.