60 More Traditional PUJs Routes, 4 UV Express Routes to be Opened Under GCQ in Metro Manila

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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will open an additional 60 routes for traditional Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) and 4 routes for UV Expresses once Metro Manila is subjected to the General Community Quarantine (GCQ). Opening these routes also means the following increase in the number of authorized units:

Additional number of authorized units (Traditional PUJs): 4,498

Additional number of authorized units (UV Express): 641

This is stated in the following Memorandum Circular signed on July 31,2020 and August 15, 2020:

MC 2020-029a: Additional Routes Allowed for the Operation Of Traditional PUJ Vehicles During the Period of GCQ in Metro Manila And Entering Metro Manila

MC 2020-034: Supplemental Requirement for UV Express Allowed to Operate Under MC No. 2020-025

MC 2020-035: Additional Routes Allowed for the Operation of UV Express VehiclesDuring the Period of GCQ in Metro Manila and Entering Metro Manila

MC 2020-036: Additional Routes Allowed for the Operation of Traditional PUJ Vehicles During the Period of GCQ in Metro Manila and Entering Metro Manila (August 19, 2020)

MC 2020-037: Additional Routes Allowed for the Operation of Traditional PUJ Vehicles During the Period of GCQ in Metro Manila and Entering Metro Manila (August 10, 2020)

According to the MCs, there is no need to get a special permit. The agency will issue QR codes for units that will be allowed to travel. These can be downloaded from the agency's website (ltfrb.gov.ph) and must be printed and pasted on the front windshield of the unit without interrupting the driver's vision. Only those with QR codes can pass during this period.

Here is a list of additional routes of traditional PUJs and UV Express that will allow travel on August 19, 2020:

MC 2020-035 - For UV Express:

1. SM Bicutan - Ayala Center
2. Almanza - Ayala Center via SLEX/Skyway
3. Sucat - Quiapo
4. Marikina Heights - Ayala

MC 2020-036 - For UV Express

T101 Bagong Silang - Novaliches via Susano
T121 Polo - Sangandaan via Tenejeros
T122 EDSA/North Ave. - Project 6
T123 Novaliches - Shelterville via Camarin Road
T124 Jordan Plains - Sapang Palay
T202 Commonwealth Market - Q. Plaza via Marikina
T222 Balara - Tumana
T223 Cubao (Arayat) - V. Luna via Ybardolaza
T224 Pasig - Ugong via Rodriguez
T225 Pateros - Market Market
T226 FTI - Kayamaan C
T227 AFP/PNP Housing - Guadalupe via Bayani Rd.
T228 Project 2&3 - TM Kalaw to Remedios Street via E. Rodriguez Avenue
T229 Angono - Pasig
T230 Bagong Nayon II - Marikina
T231 Binangonan - Pasig
T352 Del Monte - Quezon Ave. via Banawe
T353 San Miguel - SM Manila
T354 Frisco - Vito Cruz via Sta. Cruz, Mabini

Here is a list of additional PUJ routes that will be allowed starting August 20, 2020:

T125 Capitol Park Homes II - SM Fairview
T126 Amparo - Novaliches via Sanana
T127 Bigte, Norzagaray, Bulacan - Novaliches
T128 Novaliches - Palmera, San Jose del Monte
T129 Novaliches - Sapang Palay
T130 EDSA/North Ave - T. Sora via Mindanao Ave.
T131 Balintawak - Marcos Ave./T. Sora
T232 EDSA/Pioneer - Pateros via Pasig
T233 Antipolo - Marikina
T325 Guadalupe (ABC) - Brgy. Buting E. Rembo via Kalayaan
T355 Del Pan - Guadalupe (Ibabaw)
T356 Nagtahan Rotonda - Pandacan
T357 Guadalupe Market - L. Guinto via P. Gil
T358 EDSA/West Ave. - Panay Ave.
T359 Bangkusay - Divisoria
T360 Blumentritt - Delos Reyes/P. Campa via Dimasalang
T361 Del Monte - Kanlaon via Mayon
T362 San Andres Mkt - Sta. Ana via P. Faura/P. Gil
T363 San Miguel - Ikot
T364 Blumentritt - Retiro
T365 AFP/PNP Housing Guadalupe via MRT
T366 Divisoria - Don Bosco via Moriones
T367 Arroceros - Project 8 via Espana
T368 Guadalupe (ABC) Pateros via JP Rizal
T403 Baclaran - NAIA/Baltao
T404 Alabang - Signal Village via SSH

The routes of the traditional PUJs set out in MC 2020-029A released on July 31, 2020, can also be traveled at the time Metro Manila is under GCQ:

T115 Malabon - Monumento via Acacia
T116 Cielito- Novaliches via Zabarte
T117 Novaliches - Deparo via Susano
T118 SM Fairview - Lagro Subd. Loop
T119 Meycauayan, Bulacan - Bignay
T120 Pantranco - Project 8 via Roosevelt
T217 Forbes Park - Pasay Rd. via Ayala Commercial Center
T218 Pasig - Taguig via Maestrang Pinang, Tipas
T219 Marikina - Paenaan
T220 Katipunan - Marcos Ave/Tandang Sora
T347 Cabrera - Libertad
T348 Arroceros - Cubao via España
T349 Quiapo (Barbossa) - Santol, Sta. Mesa
T350 Dagat-dagatan - Delpan via Divisoria
T351 Quiapo - San Miguel via Palanca

Once these routes become operational, here is the total number of routes opened by the LTFRB, including the number of its authorized units, since the first implementation of the GCQ in Metro Manila:

Public Utility Bus (PUB) – 31 routes; 3,662 units
Point-to-Point Bus – 33 routes; 364 units
Taxi - 20,493
Transport Network Vehicles Services (TNVS) - 23,776
UV Express – 51 routes; 1,621 units
Modern Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) – 45 routes; 716 units
Traditional Public Utility Jeepney (PUJ) – 126 routes; 12,443 units

All are reminded of the policies set forth by the IATF-EIF regarding the strict implementation of social distancing protocols and the 'No Face Mask, No Face Shield, No Ride' rule on public transport.

Only critical government services and humanitarian activities are allowed, he said.

Roque added that the resumption of public transportation is permitted in areas under GCQ, so long as strict social distancing is observed.

He also reiterated that only a maximum of 10 people could join a religious gathering.

Roque likewise noted that gyms are not allowed to operate in areas placed under GCQ.

However, the operation of dine-in establishments is allowed in GCQ zones, he said.