Metro Manila and 38 other places are now under Alert level 1 which is the loosest among all the alert levels. This means that public vehicles can now officially return to their 100 percent passenger capacity. This change comes after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued its Memorandum Circular No. 2022-028 as a new rule on appropriate passenger capacity under alert level 1.
The memorandum also states that there will be no need for plastic barriers or dividers to be inside vehicles which once acted as an extra barrier of protection for commuters. Aside from this, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade also stated that as of February 2022, the LTFRB has already permitted 118,238 operational units of different PUV groups and franchises to play 1,514 total routes in Metro Manila. Tugade also continues by stating that there will be 71 more proposed routes that will be opened with 8,729 more units set to ply these routes by March 15, 2022.
The LTFRB memorandum also added that intrazonal and interzonal travel between an area under Alert Level 1 and a higher alert level area will be allowed, however, the seating capacity rule will be followed based on the area with the higher alert level.
With the plastic barriers now gone, commuters, and public transportation drivers are now required to use “well-fitted face masks.” This will be strictly enforced, including compliance with the sanitary standards at the transportation terminal following Republic Act No. 11311.
The DOTr scraps plastic barrier requirement for public transportation under Alert Level 1
This means that stricter implementation of wearing your face mask properly will be enforced.
Autodeal on Mar 02, 2022You are here:HomeLatest StoriesNewsThe DOTr scraps plastic barrier requirement for public transportation under Alert Level 1
Metro Manila and 38 other places are now under Alert level 1 which is the loosest among all the alert levels. This means that public vehicles can now officially return to their 100 percent passenger capacity. This change comes after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued its Memorandum Circular No. 2022-028 as a new rule on appropriate passenger capacity under alert level 1.
The memorandum also states that there will be no need for plastic barriers or dividers to be inside vehicles which once acted as an extra barrier of protection for commuters. Aside from this, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade also stated that as of February 2022, the LTFRB has already permitted 118,238 operational units of different PUV groups and franchises to play 1,514 total routes in Metro Manila. Tugade also continues by stating that there will be 71 more proposed routes that will be opened with 8,729 more units set to ply these routes by March 15, 2022.
The LTFRB memorandum also added that intrazonal and interzonal travel between an area under Alert Level 1 and a higher alert level area will be allowed, however, the seating capacity rule will be followed based on the area with the higher alert level.
With the plastic barriers now gone, commuters, and public transportation drivers are now required to use “well-fitted face masks.” This will be strictly enforced, including compliance with the sanitary standards at the transportation terminal following Republic Act No. 11311.
As for areas that are not under Alert Level 1, passenger capacity will remain at 70 percent in compliance with the health and safety protocols.
The entire LTFRB reminds the public to follow our health and safety protocols for safe travel. Always remember that the right to ride public transport comes with an associated responsibility to keep everyone’s travel safe and orderly.
Department of Transportation
Related Articles
EDSA rehabilitation postponed for a monthShould the EDSA Busway flow be reversed?DOTr, MMDA, and DILG assemble a task force to address “colorum” vehiclesDOTr: Motorists should expect traffic on some NCR roads due to tunnel boring machine transportDOTr commits to the extensive expansion of protected bike lanes in the next five years
Latest News
- Hyundai unveils the updated Stargazer MPV / NewsJerome Tresvalles · Oct 14, 2025The 2026 Hyundai Stargazer has landed in the Philippines with a fresh look, improved cabin, and upgraded tech features.
- Nissan teases its future product line at the Japan Mobility Show / NewsShaynah Miranda · Oct 14, 2025Nissan gives a look at what’s coming with the all-new LEAF and other future-ready vehicles at this year’s show.
- JETOUR Auto Philippines joins UAAGI brand portfolio / NewsAutodeal · Oct 13, 2025Renowned automotive powerhouse UAAGI continues to expand its lineup as it officially welcomes JETOUR Auto Philippines to its portfolio.
Popular Articles
- Cheapest cars under P700,000 in the PhilippinesJerome Tresvalles · Sep 02, 2024
- First car or next car, the Ford EcoSport is a tough package to beatJun 18, 2021
- Car Maintenance checklist and guide – here’s everything you need to knowEarl Lee · Jan 12, 2021
- Most fuel efficient family cars in the PhilippinesBryan Aaron Rivera · Nov 27, 2020
- 2021 Geely Okavango — Everything you need to knowJoey Deriquito · Nov 19, 2020
- Family cars in the Philippines with the biggest trunksSep 20, 2023
- Head to head: Toyota Rush vs. Suzuki XL7Joey Deriquito · Oct 28, 2020
- Why oil changes are important for your carEarl Lee · Nov 10, 2020
- 2021 Kia Stonic — What you need to know about itJoey Deriquito · Oct 16, 2020
- Top 7 tips for buying a used car in the PhilippinesJoey Deriquito · Nov 26, 2020
