DOTr opens modern PUV stops with safety and accessibility features in Manila

Two modern public utility vehicle (PUV) stops were opened along Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Wednesday, featuring safety measures and accessibility enhancements for commuters.

These new PUV stops include safety features such as CCTVs, well-lit sheds, concrete bollards, exclusive seats for persons with disabilities, pregnant passengers, and senior citizens, as well as charging stations and solar panels.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, DOTr Undersecretary Jesus Ferdinand Ortega emphasized that this project aligns with the broader goal of enhancing public transport safety and accessibility for all Filipinos.

The stops are also equipped with bike racks, sheds, repair stations, route maps, tactile pavers, and PWD ramps to encourage bicycle use as an alternative mode of transportation, aimed at reducing pollution and promoting health.

Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna thanked the DOTr for helping Manileños through this initiative, expressing hope for more collaborative projects between national and local governments that benefit the public.