Resumption Of Jeepney Operations In Capital By June 30 Eyed By LTFRB

Resumption Of Jeepney Operations In Capital By June 30 Eyed By LTFRB

RESUMPTION OF JEEPNEY OPERATIONS – The LTFRB recently said that it eyes the resumption of operations of public utility jeepneys in Metro Manila.

A report from PhilStar says that the Department of Transportation said earlier that some old jeepneys may still be allowed to operate in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ).

LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra said that up to 104 rationalized jeepney routes would start operating once the lockdown is lifted.

“We’re looking at allowing PUJs to resume operations on or before the end of the month,”

Luzon was placed under enhanced community quarantine in March to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The government suspended all modes of public transport.

Based on the report, the National Capital Region shifted to a more relaxed general community quarantine. There, selected public transport, which includes P2P buses, trains, ride-hailing services and bicycles were allowed but at limited passenger capacity.

About 90 percent of jeepney and bus drivers nationwide were affected by the lockdowns, says a transport group, with many of them said to be begging for alms just to survive.

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