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Authorities struggle to enforce social distancing in public transport
Commuters in Metro Manila faced transport challenges on the first day of the community quarantine, with many struggling to find rides and practice social distancing.
While some public utility vehicles adhered to reduced passenger capacity and seating arrangements, many others continued to exceed limits.
At the MRT3, passengers maintained a one-seat distance but experienced over an hour of waiting time due to limited boarding capacity.
Long queues extended outside MRT3 stations as a result of the reduced passenger numbers per train.
Some jeepney drivers resorted to using taped juice boxes to separate passengers, a measure noted by commuters.
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