The LTFRB building in Quezon City. (Photo from Radyo Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines — Almost 2,000 jeepneys that are found roadworthy were allowed to return plying 17 routes in Metro Manila starting Wednesday, July 29, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Monday.
LTFRB said 1,943 additional jeepneys were allowed to ply the following routes:
T106 MCU – Sangandaan
T109 Novaliches – Rizal Avenue via A. Bonifacio
T111 Tandang Sora – Visayas Avenue via Quezon City Hall
T112 Monumento – Paco, Obando via M.H. Del Pilar
T114 Quirino Highway – Sta. Lucia
T203 Crame – Cubao via Murphy
T204 Crame – Q. Mart via P Tuazon, E. Garcia
T214 SSS Village, Marikina – Cubao, Quezon City
T215 Parang,Marikina – Marikina (TP) via Fortune
T216 Guadalupe (ABC) – Taguig via Tipas
T217 Calumpang – Cubao via P. Tuazon
T304 Ayala – Guadalupe (Ibabaw) via JP Rizal
T337 Libertad, Pasay – Pasay Rd.
T341 Paco – Sta.Mesa Rtda via Nagtahan
T342 Pier South – Sta. Ana via P. Faura
T345 Navotas – Recto via Heroes Del 96
T346 Gate 5 – Greenhills Shopping Center Loop
The transport agency said jeepney drivers must put up their QR code issued to their operator on their vehicles while plying their routes.
“The operator may secure their QR Code by downloading it from the LTFRB website at www.ltfrb.gov.ph starting tomorrow, 28 July 2020, at 3:00 pm,” read the statement.
Jeepneys must have a fare worth P9 for the first four kilometers and P1.50 for succeeding kilometers, LTFRB said.
Jeepney owners are reminded to follow health protocols such as checking of body temperature, wearing of face mask and gloves and operating at a maximum of 50 percent capacity.
Last July 2, LTFRB allowed over 6,000 jeepney units to return on 49 routes in the National Capital Region while the general community quarantine was in effect.