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Routes for free shuttle service for frontline workers to be modified based on needs —OVP
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will offer free shuttle services for health workers in Metro Manila starting March 18, 2020, during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.
Vice President Leni Robredo announced the initiative to support frontline health workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
The OVP will deploy six air-conditioned buses serving seven routes, including Starmall Alabang to Chinese General Hospital, to support medical workers.
Routes and schedules of the free shuttle service may be adjusted based on feedback and observed needs after the pilot run.
Medical workers along these routes are allowed to ride the shuttle service upon presenting their hospital ID.
Precautionary measures such as temperature checks, hand sanitization, social distancing, and registration in a logbook will be observed.
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