Workers exempt from 'no vaccine, no ride' policy

Workers, regardless of vaccination status, are exempt from the "no vaccination, no ride" policy for public transportation as clarified by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Palace.

This exemption was emphasized after an incident where a worker with only one dose of the vaccine was denied passage on public transport.

DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III stated that workers are essential service providers and their commute should not be hindered.

Individuals going home, whether bound for Metro Manila or away to a province, are now exempt from the "no vaccine, no ride" policy in public transportation in the NCR, as returning home is considered essential travel.

Those unvaccinated and headed home will need to present proof of their residence such as a government-issued ID with their complete address.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) implemented the policy to curb the movement of unvaccinated individuals amid rising COVID-19 cases, but it is temporary while Metro Manila is under Alert Level 3.

Individuals with medical conditions preventing vaccination are also exempted if they can provide a medical certificate with the doctor's contact details.

Persons buying essential goods and services are also exempted if they can present a barangay health pass or other proof to justify travel.