LTFRB: Almost 4,000 Traditional PUJs Will Be Allowed to Travel in Additional 35 Routes Open on November 2

 

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In accordance with the issued Memorandum Circular 2020-068, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will open an additional 35 routes in Metro Manila for Traditional Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs). About 3,936 PUJs are scheduled to pass these routes starting on November 2, 2020.

These routes are:

1. T177 Amparo - Novaliches
2. T178 Bagong Barrio - G De Jesus/EDSA
3. T179 Bagong Silang - SM Fairview
4. T180 Bagong Silang - SM Fairview via Zabarte Rd
5. T266 AFP/PNP (Taguig) - Guadalupe (ABC) via M. Asun
6. T267 Bicutan (Taguig) - Pasig (TP) via Pateros
7. T268 Crame (Sunrise Subd) - Cubao via Murphy
8. T269 Cubao - Bagumbayan via Libis
9. T270 Cubao - Libis via Murphy
10. T271 Cubao - Parang via 20th Ave., P. Tuazon
11. T272 Cubao - Rosario (Pasig) to Sta Lucia (Pasig)
12. T273 Cubao - Rosario (Pasig) via Santolan
13. T274 Cubao - Silangan (San Mateo) via Marikina
14. T275 Cubao - Silangan (San Mateo) via Woodland
15. T3171 Baclaran - Blumentritt via SM Mall of Asia, Taft Ave., Quiapo
16. T3172 Baclaran - Blumentritt via L. Guinto
17. T3173 Baclaran - Dapitan via Taft Ave., SM Mall of Asia
18. T3174 Baclaran - Divisoria via Taft Ave.
19. T3175 Bacood - Quiapo (Barbosa) via R. Magsaysay
20. T3176 BBB/Tullahan Village - Sta. Cruz via F. Huertas
21. T3177 Blumentritt - PUC via Baesa
22. T3178 Boni/Pinatubo - Kalentong/JRC
23. T3179 Cor. Ortigas Ave./Wilson St. - Mabini/All SJ
24. T428 Alabang - Baclaran via B. Aquino, SSH
25. T429 Alabang - Baclaran via Coastal Rd.
26. T430 Alabang - Baclaran via Imelda, SSH
27. T431 Alabang - Baclaran via San Dionisio Zapote
28. T432 Alabang - San Joaquin via Bicutan
29. T433 Alabang - Sucat via Cupang
30. T434 Almanza (Las Piñas) - Baclaran
31. T435 Baclaran - Sucat via Tambo
32. T436 Baclaran - Sucat/SSH via B. Aquino Ave.
33. T437 Baclaran - Sucat/SSH via Imelda Ave.
34. T438 Baclaran - Sucat/SSH via Quirino Ave.
35. T439 Centennial Terminal - SM Mall Of Asia

Roadworthy PUVs can travel with a valid and existing Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) or Application for Extension of Validity, and each unit must be registered with the Personal Passenger Insurance Policy on the routes contained in the MC.

In lieu of the Special Permit (SP), a QR Code will be issued to each operator which must be placed on short bond paper and posted on PUV. The QR Code can be downloaded from the LTFRB official website.

The agency reiterates that no higher fares will be imposed on such TPUJs, unless ordered by the LTFRB.

In addition, the following '7 Commandments' will be strictly enforced on all public transportation, which is recommended by health experts: 

1. Always wear a face mask and face shield; 
2. No talking and talking on the phone; 
3. It is forbidden to eat; 
4. Always maintain proper and adequate ventilation in PUVs; 
5. Always perform disinfection; 
6. Passengers with COVID-19 symptoms are prohibited from boarding public transportation; and 
7. Always follow the physical distancing rule ('one-seat apart' rule).

The LTFRB also reminds TPUJ operators and drivers to follow the agency's policies. Anyone caught violating the MC's provisions will be subject to the appropriate penalties, such as a fine and removal of their CPC or PA.