BUTUAN CITY – The “Libreng Sakay” (free ride) program in the various municipalities and the lone city of Agusan del Norte formally started Monday to ease the burden on residents amid rising fuel prices and transportation costs. “This is a local initiative of the provincial government of...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez drew smiles and surprise from commuters on Monday, April 13, after briefly taking on the role of a jeepney “barker” during the launch of the city government’s “Libreng Sakay” program. Along the busy Sucat route bound for Baclaran, Olivarez was seen...
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – Gov. Sol Aragones launched a “Libreng Sakay” or free ride program to ensure uninterrupted mobility for commuters during a transport strike in the province due to high gasoline prices from Monday, April 12, to Wednesday, April 15. The program serves Los Baños, Bay,...
In times of crisis, the true measure of governance lies not only in policy declarations but in the immediacy and compassion of its response. The Manila City government’s “Libreng Sakay” program is a compelling case in point—an initiative that has brought tangible relief to commuters at a...
The Parañaque City government will roll out its “Libreng Sakay” program on April 13, deploying 40 passenger jeepneys along major routes to help reduce fuel consumption and ease the daily struggles of commuters amid rising fuel costs. Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the initiative is part...
The Pasay City government has expanded its “Libreng Sakay sa Pasay” program to provide relief to residents amid the continued rise in fuel prices and basic commodities. Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the enhanced initiative aims to ease the daily transportation burden of residents,...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that the city’s Libreng Sakay program will not be extended beyond Wednesday, April 8. Domagoso said the local government will first assess the program’s impact and study the results to determine the next steps, ensuring that future...
Since its launch on March 30, Manila’s Libreng Sakay program has assisted 716,659 commuters, providing much-needed relief to thousands navigating the city’s daily transport challenges. The program wraps up on Wednesday, April 8, according to the local government. In a bid to further support...
Amid soaring fuel prices, the Marikina local government is set to offer more than just "Libreng sakay" (Free rides) to commuters, as it will use eco-friendly, solar-powered e-jeeps to make daily travel easier for residents. “Para makatulong sa araw-araw na biyahe ng ating mga kababayan,...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto lauded the local governments of Quezon City and Manila for rolling out free ride programs to help commuters cope with rising fuel prices. In a statement, Recto said the “Libreng Sakay” initiatives reflect strong local government support for national efforts to...
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso announced on Tuesday, March 31, that the city government is increasing its subsidy for jeepney drivers participating in its "Libreng Sakay" initiative from P3,000 to P3,500 following the overwhelming success of the program 's rollout and the...
The Manila City government recorded over 28,000 commuters who benefitted from the first day of its "Libreng Sakay" program on Monday, March 30, aimed at providing the public with free rides while the city government subsidizes the daily earnings of participating jeepney drivers. First announced by...
