Back On The Street

With more businesses reopening and people going back to work, mass transportation services also need to be gradually ramped up. Today, after more than three months, UV Express units will return to 47 routes in Metro Manila and neighboring areas. The 980 units will be added to the trains, buses, taxis and transport network vehicle service units currently available to commuters.

The return of the UV Express will test health protocols imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019. Guidelines released by the government require a divider between the driver ’s compartment and passengers, payment of fare before boarding, and operation at limited capacity. All drivers need to be tested for COVID-19. Passengers must fill out forms for contact tracing. Everyone is required to wear masks.