DOTr, other agencies to provide free rides on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other agencies will provide free rides on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from 6 a.m. up to 8 p.m.

The DOTr also said the time may be extended if needed.

The agency said this program is in accordance with the order of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to ensure that passengers have transportation, especially since many areas in Metro Manila are experiencing flooding due to heavy rains.

“Ide-deploy ang 43 vehicle assets ng pamahalaan para alalayan ang ating mga komyuter na na-stranded. Kasama natin ang iba’t ibang government agencies sa pagbibigay ng libreng sakay sa mga pasahero na apektado ng matinding pag-ulan. Prayoridad nating makapasok at makauwi sila ng ligtas,” Transportation Secretary Banoy Lopez said.

(The government will deploy 43 vehicle assets to assist our stranded commuters. We are joining various government agencies in providing free rides to passengers affected by the heavy rains. Our priority is to get them home safely.)

The free ride routes (and vice versa) include the following:

1. Quiapo to Fairview
2. Lawton to PITX
3. Divisoria to Cubao (via Nagtahan)
4. Baclaran to Monumento (via Taft)
5. Lawton to Muntinlupa (Starmall)
6. Heritage to Market Market
7. Monumento to PITx (Busway route)
8. Kalentong to Pasig
9. Buendia to Makati Avenue
10. Quiapo to Commonwealth
11. Marikina to Cubao
12. Sta. Mesa to Q. Avenue (via Araneta)
13. Baclaran to Sucat

The other government agencies that will participate in the program are: the Office of the President, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Department of Energy, Department of Labor and Employment, and the Philippine Army. — BAP/KG, GMA News