LIST: Your Libreng Sakay Options in Metro Manila During the Transport Strike

(SPOT.ph) Several local government units (LGUs) are offering Libreng Sakay to help the commuting public navigate Metro Manila as transport group MANIBELA's nationwide transport strike pushed through this Monday, October 16.

Quezon City, Manila, Caloocan City, and Malabon City are among the LGUs that have additional vehicle units on standby to provide assistance where it is needed.

The nationwide transport strike was initiated to call on the Land Transportation Franchise Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III’s resignation for alleged corruption. While he was suspended by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hours after allegations broke, MANIBELA is firm on pushing through with the strike, this time to continue protest against the phaseout of traditional jeepneys.

Meanwhile, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said 95% of transport groups won’t be joining the strike, claiming there should be no cause of concern for commuters. The number coding scheme also remains, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). 

Also read: Commuters, A Nationwide Transport Strike Is Happening Starting October 16

Libreng Sakay programs in Metro Manila

Here's the full list of LGUs with Libreng Sakay programs from October 16 onwards.

Manila

Manila will be deploying 20 e-tricycles, 16 MPD patrol vehicles, three SUVs from MDRRMO, two mobile transport vehicles, and two MPD transporters along major routes.

There are consistent rides for commuters in Pureza and V. Mapa with a drop-off point at San Juan. The following routes also have free rides:

• San Juan - Divisoria
• Blumentritt - Novaliches
• Nagtahan - Paco
• Divisoria - Cubao
• Morayta - Divisoria
• Balic-Balic - Quiapo
• Zobel Roxas - Paco
• San Andres – Faura

Quezon City

Quezon City has been offering a Libreng Sakay program with eight routes since 2020. Each bus is equipped with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi.

To aid commuters during the transport strike, more QCity Buses and police trucks will be deployed from Quezon City Hall to General Luis, C5 / Ortigas Avenue Extension, and Muñoz.

The eight routes are the following:

• QC Hall to Cubao
• QC Hall to Litex / IBP Road
• Welcome Rotonda to Aurora Katipunan
• QC Hall to General Luis
• QC Hall to Mindanao Avenue via Visayas Avenue
• QC Hall to Gilmore
• QC Hall to C5 / Ortigas Avenue Extension
• QC Hall to Muñoz

Also read: LIST: Here Are the Bus Routes to Quezon City’s Permanent Libreng Sakay Program

Caloocan City

More than 30 rescue vehicles, including two buses, are ready to respond to stranded commuters. Simply text or call the following stations in North or South Caloocan.

North Caloocan

• Phase 10 Kalayaan / Phase 9 Kaliwa – 0935-6983-883
• Phase 1 Simbahan – 0922-238-7800
• Phase 5 Kanlaon – 0943-409-5545
• Almar – 0999-3806-111
• Malaria – 0921-4433-790
• Vicas – 0923-439-704

South Caloocan

• MCU – 0917-187-1100
• Monumento – 0961-9360-466
• Plaza Rizal – 0956-7832-800
• Monumento – 0927-6431-688

Roving vehicles that go from any point are reachable at 0908-666-2001. Emergency hotlines like 888-25664 or 0947-796-4372 are also available for immediate assistance.

Malabon City

Commuters can text or call the following hotlines to request a free ride from wherever they are stranded in:

Malabon Command Center

• 8-921-6009 / 8-921-6029
• 0942-372-9891/0919-062-5588

TXTMJS

• 225687
• 09178898657

Also read: “Modernization, Not Phaseout”: What's Behind the Transport Strike, According to a Jeepney Driver's Daughter