Public transport to resume in 2 phases under general quarantine

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/05/29/20200518-covid19-mecq-congressional-avenue-gc-2901.jpg"/><figcaption>A cyclists crosses the footbridge at the Congressional Avenue corner EDSA in Quezon City on May 18, 2020. Metro Manila will shift to general community quarantine on June 1. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- More public transportation modes will be allowed in areas where pandemic restrictions will be downgraded to a general community quarantine or GCQ, the government said Friday.</p><p>From June 1 to 21, permitted train and bus augmentation units, taxis, ride-hailing cars, point-to-point buses, shuttle services and bicycles will be allowed to operate a limited capacity, the Department of Transportation said in a statement.</p><p>Tricycles will be allowed subject to approval of local government units while provincial buses are still barred from entering Metro Manila, it said. </p><p>For the second phase, which will run from June 22 to June 30, public utility buses, modern jeepneys and UV express vans will be allowed to operate, the agency said.</p><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/DOTrPH/photos/pcb.1711853112287151/1711849135620882/?type=3&amp;theater" data-width="auto"> </div><p>&quot;In the adoption of these guidelines in areas under GCQ, there will be two phases to be executed for allowing the operation of the different modes of public transportation,&quot; the DOTr said in an advisory.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/27/20/public-buses-jeepneys-still-barred-when-metro-manila-shifts-to-general-quarantine-mmda">Public buses, jeepneys still barred when Metro Manila shifts to general quarantine: MMDA</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/26/20/philippines-tries-transport-test-run-to-prepare-for-commuter-chaos">Philippines tries transport test run to prepare for commuter chaos</a></li></ul><p>The agency also reiterated the new normal protocols for the transport sector, which include:</p><p>• Mandatory wearing of face masks<br/>• Use of cashless payments<br/>• Use of thermal scanners<br/>• Availability of alcohols and sanitizers in PUVs<br/>• Disinfection of high-touch surfaces<br/>• Establishment of disinfection facilities in terminals<br/>• Contact tracing<br/>• One meter social distance rule inside all PUVs</p><p>Automatic fare collection, cashless payments and electronic toll collection, will be employed to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, the DOTr said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/05/22/20/gcash-to-help-taxis-shift-to-cashless-payments-transport-dept">GCash to help taxis shift to cashless payments: transport dept</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/05/27/20/paymaya-to-equip-taxis-with-cashless-payment-capability">PayMaya to equip taxis with cashless payment capability</a></li></ul><p>Online transactions are encouraged for licensing, registration and other documentary requirements, it said.</p><p>The DOTr is also eyeing a system in EDSA where there will be designated lanes for bikes as well as pedestrian crossing and bus boarding areas, it said.</p><p>President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday approved the COVID-19 task force recommendation to place Metro Manila under general community quarantine.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/05/13/20/edsa-traffic-lockdown-affords-time-to-plan-decongestion-says-mmda">EDSA traffic: Lockdown affords time to plan decongestion, says MMDA</a></li></ul><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oKl7SOsctws?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>From June 1 to 21, permitted train and bus augmentation units, taxis, ride-hailing cars, point-to-point buses, shuttle services and bicycles will be allowed to operate with limited capacity, the DOTr said in a statement.</p>

From June 1 to 21, permitted train and bus augmentation units, taxis, ride-hailing cars, point-to-point buses, shuttle services and bicycles will be allowed to operate with limited capacity, the DOTr said in a statement.

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Public transport to resume in 2 phases under general quarantine

Public transport to resume in 2 phases under general quarantine

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Published May 29, 2020 10:14 AM PHT

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Updated May 29, 2020 11:10 AM PHT

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