1,333 more traditional jeepneys allowed to operate in 23 new NCR routes

Over 1,300 public utility jeepneys are allowed to operate in 23 new routes starting Wednesday, August 26, 2020, according to James Agustin's report on Unang Balita.

The 23 new routes were approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and a total of 1,333 traditional PUJs are expected to use them.

According to LTFRB's Memorandum Circular 2020-40, the following are the 23 new routes opened on Wednesday:

• T132 Napocor Village/NIA Ville - SM North EDSA
• T133 NAPOCOR/NIA Ville - Mindanao Ave. Congressional
• T134 Bagbaguin - Malinta
• T234 Katipunan - Marcos Ave./University Ave. via UP
• T369 Libertad - PRC
• T370 Santol - Pina Ave. via Buenos Aires
• T371 Blumentritt - Divisoria
• T372 Blumentritt - Libertad via Sta. Cruz, L. Guinto
• T373 Libertad - Retiro via Mabini, Sta. Cruz, L Guinto
• T374 España - Rizal Ave. via Blumenttrit
• T375 Blumentritt - Retiro
• T376 Arroceros - Blumentritt via Dimasalang
• T377 Ayala - P. Burgos/J.P. Rizal
• T378 Baclaran - Blumentritt via Mabini, Sta. Cruz
• T379 Baclaran - Blumentritt via Quiapo/Mabini
• T380 Dapitan - Pier South
• T381 Divisoria - Libertad via L. Guinto
• T382 Divisoria - Libertad via Mabini
• T383 Divisoria - TM Kalaw via Jones Bridge
• T384 España - Project 2&3 via Timog Ave.
• T385 Project 4 - TM Kalaw via Cubao, E. Rodriguez
• T386 Pier South - Retiro via Sta. Cruz
• T405 Multinational Village - Gate along Imelda Ave.

The LTFRB said traditional jeepneys can operate in these routes even without special permit, but they should have their QR codes displayed on their units.

Health protocols like social distancing and the wearing of face mask and face shield are strictly observed in the PUJs to avoid transmission of COVID-19. The PUJs can only board 50% of its capacity. —KBK, GMA News