MMDA to deploy 14 buses to aid Metro

Manila commuters during transport strike.

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

(MMDA) on Tuesday said 14 buses will be dispatched to some parts of
Metro Manila to provide free transportation to commuters amid the ongoing
weeklong transport strike.
The buses will be deployed during rush hour from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the
following routes:
 EDSA Roxas Boulevard southbound (in front of Heritage) going to Sucat
 EDSA Roxas Boulevard southbound (in front of Heritage) going to FTI
 EDSA Timog going to Monumento
 Philcoa going to San Mateo
 Monumento going to Polo Valenzuela
Based on the latest monitoring of the MMDA, main streets in Metro Manila
returned to normal after reports that public utility vehicles (PUVs) joined the
strike on Tuesday morning.
The weeklong transport strike led by PUV drivers and operators opposing the
government’s planned traditional jeepney phaseout started Monday, March
6. — Mae Anne F. Bilolo, trainee