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Public transportation allowed provided there's one-meter distancing —Año
Selected public transportation will be permitted in General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas, with strict adherence to physical distancing and other safety measures, according to DILG Secretary Eduardo Año.
Public transportation systems will implement thermal scanning and hand sanitation as part of the new normal for commuters.
Jeepneys will continue to be prohibited from operating in GCQ areas due to their seating configuration, which hinders physical distancing and increases transmission risks.
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) will soon issue specific guidelines for the public utility vehicles (PUVs) that will be allowed to operate under GCQ.
Buses will operate at only 50 percent capacity to ensure physical distancing among passengers.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and Philippine National Police (PNP) will collaborate to enforce strict physical distancing in public transportation.
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