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300 vehicles mobilizes to assist Manila commuters
The Manila City government on Monday deployed 300 vehicles to assist commuters during the weeklong transport strike staged by various groups across the country, according to a report by Philippine News Agency.
In a statement, the Manila Public Information Office (PIO) said they have deployed different types of vehicles for major and secondary roads in the city -- 280 e-tricycles for secondary roads and 32 buses, pick-ups and trucks for major thoroughfares.
The 'Oplan Libreng Sakay' of the city government will operate from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The public is advised that these free public transport will be plying the following routes:
- Vito Cruz Taft Ave - Quezon Blvd.
- Espana Blvd. - Welcome Rotonda
- Abad Santos Ave. - R. Papa Rizal Ave.
- UN Taft Ave. - R. Papa Rizal Ave.
- Recto Ave. - SM Sta. Mesa
- UN Taft Ave. - P. Ocampo St.
- Monumento Rizal Ave. - Divisoria
- Buendia Taft Ave. - Divisoria
- Buendia Taft Ave. - Monumento Rizal Ave.
- Buendia Taft Ave. - Welcome Rotonda
The public service assistance is in coordination with the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau, Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office and Manila Police District.
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