The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allowed more than 41,000 taxis and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) units to resume operations amid the general community quarantine in Metro Manila.
The LTFRB said that a total of 1,900 units were added to the current number of taxis and TNVS units operating in Metro Manila as of Monday, bringing the total number to 41,469. The latest figure consisted of 22,230 units of TNVS and 19,409 of taxis.
Following the resumption of operations, the LTFRB said that there will be no fare increase for TNVS and taxis and only cashless transactions will be allowed in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019.
The LTFRB has also urged operators and drivers to follow health protocols like wearing face masks and proper seating capacity in compliance with the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Department of Transportation.