UV Express vans resume operations in Metro Manila next week

UV Express vans will resume operations in Metro Manila next week on 30 routes as part of a calibrated response to restore mass transportation while preventing the spread of COVID-19, with about 980 UV Express units initially allowed starting Monday, June 29.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Martin Delgra announced that traditional jeepneys may also return depending on passenger demand after modern jeepneys were allowed to resume operations on 15 Metro Manila routes as of June 22.

Traditional jeepneys returning will augment the operations of UV Express units, which do not need special permits for the approved 47 routes serving Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

Passengers are required to wear masks, with passenger load limited to two passengers per row seated one seat apart, and a fare rate of P2 per kilometer remains in effect without adjustments unless approved by LTFRB.

The existing guidelines set under LTFRB memorandum circular 2020-025 must be strictly followed, including regular driver fitness checks, impermeable barriers installation, and minimizing/preventing transmittal of COVID-19 during fare collection.