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No traffic expected in GCQ areas due to less passengers, PUVs
LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III clarified that not all public utility vehicles (PUVs) will be allowed to operate despite the shift to a general community quarantine (GCQ).
He explained that not all commuters will be permitted to leave their homes, leading to an anticipated lower demand for public transport.
PUVs that will be permitted to operate must adhere to guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), including running at half capacity.
The LTFRB will issue special permits to operate in GCQ areas, prioritizing buses, followed by modern jeepneys, traditional jeepneys, vans, and then tricycles.
PUV routes will also be altered or reduced based on the needs of each region.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) requires PUV drivers and passengers to wear face masks, a plastic or acetate wall separating the driver, and fare payment before boarding.
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