Suspend no contact apprehension policy

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) through the Land Transportation Franchising and and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) urged the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to suspend for 30 days the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP) for public utility vehicles (PUVs) that were allowed to travel in 133 pre-pandemic routes in Metro Manila.

These routes were recently reopened in time for the opening of classes on Monday.

The LTFRB previously approved the resumption of operation of 133 pre-pandemic routes for public utility vehicles in Metro Manila in time for the opening of classes.

A total of 33 pre-pandemic non-EDSA city bus routes, 68 pre-pandemic routes for traditional and modernized jeepneys, and 32 UV Express routes were re-opened.

The LTFRB said the re-opening of PUV routes will “provide adequate, reliable, efficient, accessible and convenient public land transportation.”