The Malabon City government on Wednesday, Sept. 17, deployed twelve vehicles to ferry stranded commuters during the transport strike.
The “Libreng sakay” vehicles - 3 APV units, 3 Travis. 1 L300, 3 troop carriers, and 2 tow trucks - will be deployed until Saturday, Sept. 19.
“Magkaroon man po ng mga transport strike na kagaya nito, tayo po ay palaging nakahanda para masiguro ang kapakanan ng Malabueño. Layunin po natin na walang hassle para sa ating mga commuters at masiguro na maayos ang trapiko sa ating lungsod, kaya ating inihanda ang Libreng Sakay na maghahatid sa kanila sa kanilang mga pupuntahan (Even if there are transport strikes like this, we are always ready to ensure the welfare of Malabueños. Our goal is to ensure hassle-free transportation for our commuters and to ensure smooth traffic flow in our city, which is why we have prepared the Free Ride to take them to their destinations),” Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said.
Public Safety and Traffic Management Office (PSTMO) Chief Ret. Col. Reynaldo Medina said that they also coordinated with local transport groups; including operators and drivers of tricycles, e-trikes, pedicabs, and jeepneys who will continue their operations during the strike.
Residents are encouraged to use the Malabon All Hazards One Network (AHON) 24/7 Alert Application or contact the following hotlines for emergencies and other concerns.