Kids, Pregnant Women Can Ride Public Transport in Alert Levels 1, 2

Pregnant women and children can ride public transport in areas under COVID-19 Alert Levels 1 and 2 beginning mid-November, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said as more restrictions are eased across the country.

Minors and other members of the vulnerable population such as senior citizens were again allowed to ride public transport since Nov. 15 as new alert levels took effect.

For those aged 17 years old and below, they need to be accompanied by a guardian in riding public transport, the LTFRB said.

Wearing of face mask is a must while wearing of face shield has been made voluntary since Tuesday according to the Department of Transportation.

Public transport vehicles such as jeepneys, buses, and UV Express vans plying the routes of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal are allowed to ferry up to 70% of their vehicle capacity after President Rodrigo Duterte approved the phased increase in passenger capacity.