Public transport might return to 100% capacity based on "initial discussions" among transport authorities, the MMDA said Friday, as the country awaits the possible lowering of virus restrictions.
Protocols will be discussed on Monday during a meeting of the Department of Transportation and concerned agencies, MMDA officer-in-charge Romando Artes told ANC.
"Based on initial discussions with Usec. Steve Pastor of the land transport sector of DOTr, they're planning to open all the routes and they are preparing for 100% capacity in all public transport," he told ANC when asked what would happen if Metro Manila shifts to Alert Level 1 from Level 2.
Metro Manila mayors unanimously agreed to recommend a shift to Alert Level 1 or the "new normal". Health Secretary Francisco Duque said the region was "ripe" for a de-escalation of restrictions.
Malacanang is due to announce new quarantine classifications starting March 1 as current restrictions are good only until Feb. 28.
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