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Public transportation to remain during ECQ —DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) proposes to maintain the current public transportation supply and capacity in Metro Manila during the upcoming enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20.
This recommendation includes retaining the 50% passenger capacity and allowing 80% of public utility vehicles to operate, with all trains being deployed.
Stricter enforcement will be implemented to ensure that only Authorized Persons Outside Residences (APORs) can utilize public transport.
The DOTr will adhere to the final decision made by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) regarding these transportation guidelines.
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