With the easing of Covid quarantine measures in Metro Manila, the government reopens a number of jeepney routes to try to get life in the metropolis back to something like normal. But for the time being, only the modern public utility vehicles or the "modern jeepneys," as we call them, will be allowed. They will serve areas in Metro Manila that are under general community quarantine (GCQ) as the transition into the “new normal” continues.
Below are the routes of modern jeepneys allowed to travel based on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG). Cashless fare payment systems are implemented and only 50% of total passenger capacity can be used to comply with social distancing measures. The minimum fare for the first 4 kilometers is Php11, and an additional Php1.50 for the next few kilometers if non-air-conditioned and Php1.80 if air-conditioned.
Initially, there are 34 routes available for the metro commuters.
MODERN JEEPNEY ROUTES
Novaliches – Malinta via Paso de Blas
Bagumbayan Taguig – Pasig via San Joaquin
Fort Bonifacio Gate 3 – Guadalupe-Market Market-ABC Loop Service
Pandacan – Leon Guinto
Quezon Avenue – LRT 5th Avenue Station
Cubao (Diamond) – Roces Super Palengke
EDSA Buendia – Mandaluyong City Hall via Jupiter, Rockwell
Divisoria – Gasak via H Lopez
Punta – Quiapo via Sta Ana
Boni Pinatubo – Stop and Shop, vice versa
Boni Robinson’s Complex – Kalentong/JRC vice versa
Nichols – Vito Cruz
Filinvest City Loop
Alabang Town Center (ATC) – Ayala Alabang Village
Vito Cruz Taft Avenue – PITX Loop Service
Bagong Silang – SM Fairview
Malanday – Divisoria via MH Del Pilar
Parang, Marikina – Cubao
Eastwood, Libis – Capitol Commons
Gasak – Recto vis Dagat-Dagatan
PITX – Lawton
Alabang – Zapote
PITX – Nichols
PITX – SM Southmall
Additional PUJ routes opened by the LTFRB on 26 June 2020:
Quirino Highway – UP Town Center
SM Fairview – Commonwealth via Regalado Ave.
QMC Loop
Tikling – Binangonan
Antipolo – Pasig via East Bank Road
Rosario – Pinagbuhatan Pasig
West Aveune – P. Noval via Del Monte
Biñan – Balibago via Manila South Road
Tramo – Sucat
San Isidro – Congressional Junction Dasmarinas
There will be another wave of additional PUJ routes to serve other parts of Metro Manila that are adjacent to provinces during the enforcement of the GCQ. Bookmark this page for updates on additional routes to be opened in the coming days.
Most modern jeepneys will use the Beep Card system and feature a speed limiter, GPS, CCTV, a dashboard-mounted camera and air-conditioning.
Safety Protocols
Jeepney drivers, conductors and passengers must wear face masks at all times, drivers or operators should provide a disinfecting foot bath for passengers to use before boarding the jeepney, and physical distancing must strictly be observed inside the jeepneys. The passenger load of each jeepney must not exceed 50 percent of its seating capacity (excluding the driver and conductor).
Passengers must be seated one seat apart and no standing passengers will be allowed. Seats to be occupied by passengers must be properly marked in the vehicle.
Should jeepney operators wish to maximize the 50 percent passenger load of the unit, impermeable barriers to separate the driver’s compartment and between rows of seats that are less than one meter apart, are allowed to be installed.
Any suggested modern jeepney routes?
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