Marikina to offer free rides for residents amid quarantine

The Marikina City Government announced Tuesday that it will provide a free shuttle service for its residents after mass public transportation was shut down due to the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.

Route 1: Barangka Flyover Coaster

• Bonifacio Avenue
• Sumulong Avenue
• Shoe Avenue
• Freedom Park - I Love Marikina

Route 2: Panorama Station Coaster

• Horizon St.
• Lilac St. - Puregold
• Rainbow St.
• 1st Ave.
• 5th St.
• Gil Fernando / Robinsons Market
• Sumulong Highway / Amang Rodriguez Hospital
• Shoe Avenue / Marikina Public Market
• Freedom Park - I Love Marikina

Route 3: Camacho Homeowners Association Coaster

• Along Kabayani Road to access road and up to Tumana/market and Puregold/drug store
• J. P. Rizal St.
• Sumulong Highway
• W. Paz St. / Marikina Public Market and Drug Store
• Freedom Park - I Love Marikina

Route 4: Santan Street/Caltex Gas Station Coaster

• Fortune Avenue
• Balagtas St.
• BG Molina St. / NGI Market
• A. De Guzman St. / Drug Store
• Bayanbayanan Avenue
• J.P. Rizal St.
• Malaya St.
• J.P. Rizal St.
• W. Paz St.
• Freedom Park - I Love Marikina

Route 5: Otto Outlet Marcos Highway Coaster

• Old J. P. Rizal St.
• Senga St.
• M. A. Roxas St.
• N. Roxas St.
• E. dela Paz St.
• W. Paz St.
• Freedom Park - I Love Marikina

Authorities said more routes will follow in the coming days.

“Inaasahan din ang mga private hospitals at iba pang health establishments na magbigay ng kanilang shuttle service para sa kani-kanilang kawani,” they added.

The entire Luzon is under quarantine from Tuesday, March 17, until April 13 as a preventive measure to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019. —Julia Mari Ornedo/LDF, GMA News