LTFRB adds more taxis, TNVS to ply MM amid GCQ

EDSA

More than 35,000 units of transport network vehicle services and taxis have currently been approved to operate in Metro Manila.

As of June 11, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that they have allowed 35,514 units, which comprised of 18, 813 TNVS units and 16, 701 and taxis.

The number of allowed units is in accordance to Memorandum Circular (MC) 2020-018 or also known as “Guidelines for the Operations of Taxis and TNVS during the Period of GCQ.”

For the resumption of operations, the LTFRB reminded that there would be no fare increase and that they only allow cashless transactions as payment.

https://www.facebook.com/ltfrb.central.office/posts/2634423530132892

They also said that safety measures are to be follow when riding taxis and TNVS such as passengers need to wear facemasks.

Further, the LTFRB mentioned that operators and drivers are to observe the protocols under MC 2020-018 to lessen the spread of the dreaded COVID-19, such as wearing of face mask and gloves, cleaning and disinfecting of their respective every after two hours or after trips, using of non permeable transparent dividers and adopt the passenger seating capacity based on the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

Edsa traffic

Last June 1, around 23,000 transport network vehicle services and taxis have been allowed to ply Metro Manila, which is now under general community quarantine. 

Also read:

Grab to initially deploy 20K drivers as gov't eases NCR lockdown

DTI to Offer Loans for Grab Driver-Partners Amid ECQ—Report

Grab PH Reactivates GrabBayanihan Amid ECQ

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • Mitsubishi Motors PH joins at SILAKBO Fun Run
    Mitsubishi Motors PH joins at SILAKBO Fun Run
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • Zeekr previews 9X at Auto Shanghai 2025
    Zeekr previews 9X at Auto Shanghai 2025
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • GAC PH extends reach with Matina dealership opening
    GAC PH extends reach with Matina dealership opening
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • Bentley craft unique surfboard for charity
    Bentley craft unique surfboard for charity
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • Vinfast sells 36k units worldwide in Q1 2025
    Vinfast sells 36k units worldwide in Q1 2025
    Ruben Manahan IV . Apr 29, 2025
  • Let’s check out the Nissan Patrol's classy interior
    Let’s check out the Nissan Patrol's classy interior
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • Here are the BYD eMAX 7's 4 hues
    Here are the BYD eMAX 7's 4 hues
    Paulo Papa . Apr 28, 2025
  • Isuzu mu-X's 5 elegant hues in PH
    Isuzu mu-X's 5 elegant hues in PH
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 28, 2025
  • Here's a closer look at the PH-spec BYD eMAX 7's variants
    Here's a closer look at the PH-spec BYD eMAX 7's variants
    Paulo Papa . Apr 28, 2025
  • These are the Chery Tiggo Cross' hits and misses
    These are the Chery Tiggo Cross' hits and misses
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 28, 2025
  • What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 11, 2025
  • Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Cesar Miguel . Mar 26, 2025
  • Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • Ensure your vehicle is Summer road trip-ready by following these tips
    Ensure your vehicle is Summer road trip-ready by following these tips
    Paulo Papa . Mar 06, 2025
  • Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid's 4 unique features vs. most midsize SUVs
    Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid's 4 unique features vs. most midsize SUVs
    Ruben Manahan IV . Today
  • First drive: Changan Lumin
    First drive: Changan Lumin
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 22, 2025
  • JAC JS4: from daily drives to ‘vacay’ vibes
    JAC JS4: from daily drives to ‘vacay’ vibes
    Paulo Papa . Apr 22, 2025
  • First drive: Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM
    First drive: Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM
    Paulo Papa . Apr 03, 2025
  • Changan CS15: no-fuss daily driver
    Changan CS15: no-fuss daily driver
    Cesar Miguel . Mar 27, 2025