Pasig River Ferry to resume Aug 3 with free rides

The Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) will partially resume its operations on Monday, August 3, offering free rides to passengers.

The ferry will operate at 50% capacity, including the crew, in compliance with IATF guidelines.

Initially, six ferry stations will be operational: Pinagbuhatan, San Joaquin, Guadalupe, Valenzuela, Lawton, and Escolta.

The service will run from Mondays to Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Key routes include Pinagbuhatan to Guadalupe, Guadalupe to Escolta, and Guadalupe to San Joaquin, with operations in both directions.

Health protocols such as wearing of mask and temperature check are required, and only those 21-59 years old will be allowed to board.

Frisco San Juan, Jr., MMDA deputy chairman and ferry service head, stated that passengers refusing these procedures can be denied entry.

All ferry stations and boats have undergone mandatory disinfection to ensure passenger safety, and physical distancing will be strictly followed.