LIST: At Least 13 Routes Affected by the Transport Strike in Metro Manila

(SPOT.ph) At least 13 routes in Metro Manila are reportedly affected by the nationwide transport strike from November 20 to 22, with more than 60,000 of Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide’s (PISTON) members taking part in this protest across the country.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said they are “fully prepared” for the transport strike, with a promise to deploy around 250 vehicles to ensure that commuters will have sufficient transportation in various parts of Metro Manila.

“Base po sa aming last headcount, ang concentration po ng yung kanilang strike is only in Metro Manila. It’s almost zero. Practically, wala hong impact ‘yung sinasabi nilang transport strike,” Guadiz said.

This three-day strike is in response to the government's approaching December 31, 2023 deadline for franchise consolidation applicants under the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, which PISTON argues threatens their livelihoods by potentially leading to the monopolization of transportation under large corporations. This is the fourth transport strike this 2023.

Also read: Another Nationwide Transport Strike Is Happening From November 20 to 23

List of affected routes from November 20 to 22

Contrary to Guadiz's statement, the No to PUV Phaseout Coalition reports an 85% disruption on key routes in the National Capital Region (NCR), with commuters seen to be piling up in several transport terminals this morning.

The LTFRB also released this map of routes that are “projected as areas of concern” as of November 18 before the nationwide transport strike began.

• Bagumbayan – Pasig
• Pasig – Taguig via Maestrang Pinang, Tipas
• Pasig (TP) – Taguig (TP) via Pateros
• Pasig Market – Taguig via Bagong Calzada
• Guadalupe Market – L. Guinto via Pasig Line
• Marikina – Pasig
• Novaliches – Malinta
• Novaliches – Shelter Ville via Camarin Road
• Novaliches – Bagumbong
• Novaliches – Deparo via Susano
• Paco – Sta. Mesa Rotonda via Nagtahan
• Napocor NIA Ville – Mindanao Ave. Congressional
• Baclaran – Sucat

Libreng Sakay services for the nationwide transport strike

Several local government units like Caloocan City, Malabon City, Manila, Quezon City, Valenzuela City, and Muntinlupa City are offering Libreng Sakay services in Metro Manila to ease commuter woes from November 20 to 22.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has also suspended the number coding scheme today, November 20.

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