DOTr Taps GCash to Tie Up for Cashless Payments in Taxis Amid COVID-19 Crisis The Department of Transportation (DOTr) taps the GCash online payment platform to help taxi drivers shift cashless payments during operations amid the COVID-19 crisis. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now promoting cashless … Read more
Bus Operators Says Conductors Are Not Included on ‘New Normal’ Guidelines MANILA – Bus conductors are not included in the guidelines on the “new normal” under the COVID-19 crisis from the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a report of ABS-CBN, government released guidelines on the public transportation under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas. This … Read more
DoTr: MRT, LRT To Allow 160 Passengers Per Train After ECQ Lift DOTR – The Department of Transportation said that the LRT and MRT systems will allow a capacity of 160 passengers per train once ECQ is lifted. According to GMA, DOTr Undersecretary Artemio Tuazon Jr. confirmed this in an interview that they will set … Read more
Possible partial operations of trains and buses – DOTr The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is already looking into the possible partial operations of trains and buses amid the enhanced community quarantine. In line with the fight against the spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19, ECQ was implemented and the national government extended this until … Read more
DOTr apologizes for this post DOTr Apologizes – The Department of Transportation issued an apology for its post stating “Thank You Coronavirus” after it created confusion. The agency shared early on Monday on its official social media accounts a video of Polish vocalist and writer Riya Sokol. Based on the report from GMA News Online, … Read more
Foreigners are temporarily barred from entering the Philippines starting March 22 – DOTr The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently declared that foreigners are temporarily not allowed to enter the Philippines starting March 22, 2020. This is following the statement from the Department of Foreign Affair (DFA) (DFA) regarding the suspension of visa issuances and visa-free … Read more
Foreigners No Longer Allowed To Enter the Philippines Starting March 22, DOTr Says The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that foreigners are no longer allowed to enter the Philippines starting March 22, 2020. On Friday (March 20, 2020), the Transportation Department said in an advisory that foreign nationals will be temporarily barred from entering the … Read more
DOTr Places Rules On Movement On Enhanced Community Quarantine In Luzon DOTR – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently issued guidelines on implementing the Enhanced Community Quarantine over Luzon. According to GMA News, the transportation department also issued guidelines of the Stringent Social Distancing Measures over the biggest island group, which also includes the National … Read more
Total Ban of Public Transport in Metro Manila, Planned by DOTr The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now planning the total ban on public transportation in Metro Manila. Transportation Spokesperson Goddes Libiran said that the transportation department together with the members of the inter-agency task force will discuss the possibility of public transportation ban in … Read more
MRT 4 Project Aimed To Be Completed In Year 2025 MRT 4 – A new 15.6-kilometer rapid transit line (MRT-4) project that will link the eastern portion of Metro Manila is approved by the DOTr. According to Inquirer, the eastern section of Metro Manila is said to be one of the least serviced areas in … Read more