Comprehension Passage

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is a program launched by the Department of Transportation of the Philippines in 2017, to make the country's public transportation system ___(1)___ and environmentally friendly by 2020. The program calls for the phasing out of jeepneys, buses, and other Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) that are at least 15 years old and replacing them with safer, more ___(2)___, and more environmentally friendly alternatives over the next three years. Currently, 220,000 jeepney units are ___(3)___ throughout the country.

Replacement vehicles are required to have at least a Euro 4-compliant engine or an electric engine to ___(4)___ pollution. Some proposed requirements include CCTV cameras, an automated fare collection system, speed limiters, and GPS monitors.

While reception among the general populace has been positive, some transport groups have ___(5)___ the program as it might lead to losses of jobs and businesses.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

1
Arduous
2
Comfortable
3
Rigorous
4
Stringent
5
Frugal

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