More jeepneys and buses on the road 'but far from sufficient' — transport workers, advocatesMANILA, Philippines — Despite an increase in public utility vehicles deployed for the second general community quarantine, transport groups and advocates believe the numbers are not enough to service the existing demand as they called for systemic changes that can also benefit transport workers. I would like to think that what will happen tomorrow will be quite an improvement from when we opened up public transport on June 1," Delgra said then. "With the return to GCQ, more people will need public transport; if supply is inadequate, there will be pressure to crowd inside vehicles and at stops and terminals," Siy said. Philstar.com screenshot Screengrab shows LTFRB chair Martin Delgra's presentation summary of public utility vehicles authorized to ply their routes. More public transport capacity will help to reduce the risk of virus transmission when people move around our cities," Siy added.

Source: Philippine Star August 19, 2020 12:11 UTC