DAGUPAN CITY – Transport operators in Dagupan and Pangasinan did not participate in the strike launched by their counterparts in Metro Manila on Tuesday.

This was revealed by Bennie Aquino, president of the Alliance of United Transport Organization Province-wide (AutoPro) in a talk to newsmen.

AutoPro, the biggest transport organization in Pangasinan, has about 3,000 members whose units are all entering Dagupan City even if these are from other towns in Pangasinan.

Aquino said they did not discuss to join the strike whatsoever nor held a meeting for tha purpose because they understood that the strike was only for Metro Manila.

However, he said, they will participate if there is going to be a nationwide strike soon for them to air their concern, foremost of which is the rising cost of fuel.

He said the ticketing system implemented in the city are hurting most jeepney drivers.

The transport strike in Metro Manila on Monday was called off before noon following talks by the leaders of the strikers and officials of the Department of Transportation and Communication. (PNA)