The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on its official Facebook page that it will increase the allowed number of the traditional Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) in Metro Manila to 1,333 starting Wednesday.
LTFRB approved the operations of these additional 1,333 PUJs, which means that they are now allowed to travel around Metro Manila without special permits. However, the vehicles should still pass the roadworthiness guidelines and possess a valid Personal Passenger Insurance Policy.
Here are the following routes that will be opened based on the approved Memorandum Circular 2020-040.
• T132 Napocor Village/NIA Ville – SM North EDSA
• T133 NAPOCOR/NIA Ville – Mindanao Ave. Congressional
• T134 Bagbaguin – Malinta
• T234 Katipunan – Marcos Ave./University Ave. via UP
• T369 Libertad – PRC
• T370 Santol – Pina Ave. via Buenos Aires
• T371 Blumentritt – Divisoria
• T372 Blumentritt – Libertad via Sta. Cruz, L. Guinto
• T373 Libertad – Retiro via Mabini, Sta. Cruz, L Guinto
• T374 España – Rizal Ave. via Blumenttrit
• T375 Blumentritt – Retiro
• T376 Arroceros – Blumentritt via Dimasalang
• T377 Ayala – P. Burgos/J.P. Rizal
• T378 Baclaran – Blumentritt via Mabini, Sta. Cruz
• T379 Baclaran – Blumentritt via Quiapo/Mabini
• T380 Dapitan – Pier South
• T381 Divisoria – Libertad via L. Guinto
• T382 Divisoria – Libertad via Mabini
• T383 Divisoria – TM Kalaw via Jones Bridge
• T384 España – Project 2&3 via Timog Ave.
• T385 Project 4 – TM Kalaw via Cubao, E. Rodriguez
• T386 Pier South – Retiro via Sta. Cruz
• T405 Multinational Village – Gate along Imelda Ave.
A minimum fare of P9.00 for the first 4 kilometers and an additional P1.50 for the succeeding kilometers is still implemented.
With this new regulation, jeepney drivers can finally get back on track after losing their source of income for months. During the quarantine, displaced jeepney drivers have mainly relied on the government and other business sector’s aid and initiatives.
As our jeepney drivers get back on the road again let us continue to give our full support to them as they strive to earn a living.
