The city government of Manila deployed over 300 vehicles on Monday, March 6, as the nationwide transport strike pushed through.
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna inspected early Monday the deployment of different vehicles from the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau, Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), and Manila Police District.
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At least 280 e-trikes were deployed to provide free transportation in secondary roads, while 32 vehicles such as buses, pick-up, and trucks were deployed to major thoroughfares.
The city government said Oplan Libreng Sakay will operate from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on 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
As of 10:30 a.m., the MDRRMO said more than 500 individuals have already availed of the free rides.