DOTr deploys over 100 buses for frontliners amid MECQ
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has deployed over 100 buses along 20 routes to provide free rides for frontliners amid the MECQ in Metro Manila and nearby areas.
Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran stated that DOTr will also implement a hospital positioning strategy, providing dedicated shuttle services to identified hospitals in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH).
Libiran mentioned that 10 vans will be deployed at the Philippine General Hospital, while two each will be provided for Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and Asian Hospital.
Additionally, DOTr is considering extending shuttle service to other authorized persons outside of residence (APOR) beyond health workers.
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