Tag: public transport

“No Vaxx, No Ride Policy” automatically lifted as NCR reverts to Alert Level 2 on Feb. 1

  (Eagle News) – Starting Tuesday, February 1, the “No Vaxx, No Ride Policy” in Metro Manila will be lifted as the Philippine capital region reverts to the less restrictive Covid-19 alert level 2. The Department of Transportation said this policy of not allowing unvaccinated passengers from riding public transport will be automatically lifted or suspended when the Alert Level 3 in Metro Manila is lifted. The National Capital Region and seven other provinces will […]

IATF okays 70% to 100% passenger capacity in public tranport starting Nov. 4 in Metro Manila, nearby areas

  (Eagle News) — Starting Thursday, Nov. 4, public transport in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces will be slowly eased from 70 percent to full capacity, Malacanang said. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force approved the recommendation of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to gradually increase passenger capacity in public transportation for road-based and rail transportation plying Metro Manila and its adjacent provinces. “Inaprubahan ng inyong IATF ang rekomendasyon para sa pagtaas ng passenger […]

Public transport back in NCR, other GCQ areas but with strict social distancing, wearing of face masks, face shields

(Eagle News) – Malacanang said that public transport will again be available in Metro Manila and other areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). Railways and various public utility vehicles to include UV express units, taxis, buses and modern as well as traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) can ply in routes allowed by the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB). “Pinapayagan na po ang pampublikong transportasyon basta po mayroong social distancing“, said Presidential Spokesperson Harry […]

Pres. Duterte orders addition of bus routes for Metro Manila starting Friday to ease commuter woes

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the addition of new bus routes for Metro Manila starting Friday, June 5, according to his spokesperson. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the gradual and calibrated opening of public transport is to be done as President Duterte observed the difficulties being encountered by those going to work in the Philippine capital which has been placed under General Community Quarantine starting June 1. “Ramdam din po ng […]

Still no public transport in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine

(Eagle News) — Public transportation is still not allowed in areas under a modified enhanced community quarantine. According to a presentation on the transition from an enhanced community quarantine to a general community quarantine on Wednesday, May 13, only shuttles will be allowed to ply the roads. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the shuttles are for ferrying the employees of companies which have been allowed to resume operations under the MECQ starting May 16. Personal […]