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DOTr told to craft protocols on possible partial transport ops
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is tasked by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to recommend protocols for the potential partial resumption of public transport.
This directive includes cooperation with the Departments of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Tourism (DOT), and Health (DOH).
The proposed resumption is subject to existing guidelines on social distancing, isolation, and quarantine.
Previously, the DOTr had been exploring a partial resumption with 30% capacity for rail systems and buses, along with strict health measures like a 'no mask, no ride' policy.
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