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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