DOTr releases routes for free bus rides for health workers in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday released the routes for free rides provided for health personnel in Metro Manila while public transportation is suspended for the duration of the enhanced community quarantine.

In a statement from the DOTr Media Team, 10 buses will initially be deployed in two pick-up points namely: Southern-based transport hub Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and BFCT East Metro Transport Terminal in Marikina City.

Here are the following routes:

Route 1: (PITX – Quezon City General Hospital via Makati/Pasig)

PITX

Makati Medical Center

St. Lukes Medical Center – BGC

Rizal Medical Center

The Medical City – Ortigas

East Avenue Medical Center

Philippine Heart Center

Lung Center of the Philippines

Quezon City General Hospital

Route 2: (PITX – San Lazaro / Chinese General Hospital via Manila/Taft)

PITX

Pasay City General Hospital

Adventist Medical Center Manila

Philippine General Hospital

Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center

Manila Doctors Hospital

University of Sto. Tomas Hospital

San Lazaro Hospital

Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

Route 3: (BFCT – San Lazaro Hospital via East Ave/E. Rodriguez)

BFCT

Quirino Memorial Medical Center

East Avenue Medical Center

Philippine Heart Center

Lung Center of the Philippines

Providence Hospital

Capitol Medical Center

St. Lukes Medical Center – East Ave.

University of Sto. Tomas Hospital

San Lazaro Hospital

The free bus service for health workers, who are frontliners in the fight against COVID-19, were coordinated with Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and HM Transit.

DOTr said the route will be changed if there are requests from the Department of Health.

It also assured that the free service will comply with health protocols including body temperature checks, disinfection of vehicles and social distancing.

Edited by MUF
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