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DOTr Offers Free Rides Amid Transport Strike in Metro Manila
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced free shuttle services in select Metro Manila areas on July 23, in response to a two-day strike by transport group Manibela. The strike protests rising fuel prices and demands fare increases.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other government agencies will continue providing free rides in selected areas of Metro Manila on Thursday, July 23, due to the two-day strike of transport group Manibela, the agency said on Wednesday. Manibela set its two-day transport strike on Wednesday and Thursday (July 22-23) to protest the series of recent oil price increases and push for a fare increase. READ: Manibela to hold 2-day transport strike on July 22-23 The DOTr said the free rides will be available from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Kabilang sa mga ruta ng libreng sakay ang Welcome Rotonda-Fairview; Recto-Cubao via Nagtahan; Quiapo-Cubao via E. Rodriguez; Quiapo-Fairview; Kalentong-Pasig Palengke; at PITX-Lawton at vice versa,” DOTr said in an advisory. (Routes covered by the free rides are Welcome Rotonda-Fairview; Recto-Cubao via Nagtahan; Quiapo-Cubao via E. Rodriguez; Quiapo-Fairview; Kalentong-Pasig Palengke; and PITX-Lawton and vice versa.) READ: LTFRB to review fare adjustments amid transport group protests It added that the free ride initiative is in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, and Department of Labor and Employment. /gsg
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