Manila Bulletin
DOTr to support provinces that will adopt 'No Vax, No Ride' policy
Local government units (LGUs) outside the National Capital Region (NCR) will have the final say on whether to implement the "no vaccine, no ride" policy in their respective areas.
According to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary Artemio Tuazon Jr., the implementation of such policies in public transportation falls under the police power of LGUs.
LGUs are best positioned to assess the specific conditions within their localities and make decisions accordingly.
The DOTr will support the implementation of any vaccine policy once an LGU issues an ordinance or regulation to enforce it.
While the "no vaccine, no ride" policy is currently suspended in Metro Manila, there is a growing understanding among the public about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for protection against severe illness and death.
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The Department of Transportation's (DOTr) 'no vaccination, no ride' policy, which prevents unvaccinated individuals from using public transport, is supported by government officials who believe it can help slow the spread of Covid-19.
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The "no vaccine, no ride" policy in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be suspended if the alert level drops to Alert Level 2.
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The "no vaccination, no ride" policy is a legitimate exercise of the state's police power to ensure public welfare, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
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The "no vaccination, no ride" policy for commuters in Metro Manila will be lifted starting February 1, 2022, as the National Capital Region (NCR) transitions to Covid-19 Alert Level 2.
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Opposition senators Francis Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros are calling for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to stop or reconsider its "no vaccine, no ride" policy.
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