DOTr Deploys Buses and Trucks for Stranded Commuters During Habagat
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) mobilized buses and trucks across Metro Manila to aid stranded commuters amid heavy rains and flooding brought by the southwest monsoon, locally called habagat. This initiative aims to ease travel difficulties faced by many Filipinos during this challenging weather.
According to advisories from local authorities, the deployment of these free rides runs from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The DOTr confirmed that buses and trucks are servicing key routes including Quiapo–Angono, Quiapo–Fairview, Lawton–Alabang, and Philcoa–Fairview to help passengers reach their destinations safely.
Designated Routes for Free Rides
For commuters traveling from Philcoa to Fairview and Quiapo to Angono, specific stops have been identified to facilitate smooth boarding:
- Quiapo
- Mendiola
- Bustillos
- Pureza
- Altura
- V Mapa
- Agora
- Granada
- Santolan
- Madison
- Greenhills
- Galleria
- Meralco
- Foundation
- IPI
- Rosario
- De Castro
- SM East Ortigas
- Junction
- Brookside
- Valleygolf
- Singer
- Tikling
- Taytay Palengke
- Taytay Terminal
- Muzon
- Baytown
- Angono
Meanwhile, the Lawton to Alabang route is also covered by the free bus and truck service to support commuters affected by the flooding.
Weather Updates and Precautions
Local weather agencies have reported that one of two low-pressure areas (LPAs) over the Philippine Area of Responsibility could intensify into a tropical depression by Wednesday, July 23. The southwest monsoon, along with the trough of the other LPA, continues to bring significant rainfall over various parts of the country.
Authorities urge the public to stay vigilant and utilize the free transportation options provided. The DOTr, PCG, and PPA have already deployed vehicles since Monday to help alleviate the commuting challenges caused by the habagat rains.
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