LTFRB allows over 23,000 taxis and TNVS to resume operations on June 1
Published May 31, 2020 6:30:15 PM
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 31) — More than 23,000 taxis and transport network vehicle services (TNVS) units will be allowed back on the road starting June 1, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Sunday.
The agency approved around 17,000 vehicles more, after initially allowing over 5,000 to again ply Metro Manila roads. The capital region is scheduled to ease its modified lockdown restrictions to a more relaxed general community quarantine starting Monday.
LTFRB broke down these numbers, noting that as of Sunday, a total of 18,629 TNVS units and 4,438 taxis have been given the green light to resume operations.
It also announced that there should be no increase in fares, and that cashless or online transactions shall be the only permitted mode of payment in these transportation services.
Passengers will not be allowed to ride the units without face masks, the LTFRB added.
Operators and drivers of the taxis and TNVS are likewise reminded to strictly adhere to the protocols stated under Memorandum Circular 2020-018 or the Guidelines for the Operations of Taxis and Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) during the Period of GCQ.
These include the wearing of face masks and gloves, as well as regular disinfection of units before and after every trip or at least every two hours. A compartment made of non-permeable and transparent materials should also be placed between the driver and the passenger to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease.
Passenger load should not exceed three passengers (with two passengers at the back row and one passenger in front), according to the LTFRB guidelines. Drivers are also required to have a “daily passenger manifest” or logbook containing information on passengers in order to aid in contact tracing in cases of confirmed infections.
SOURCE: https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/5/31/LTFRB-taxi-TNVS-resume-operations-GCQ.html
