MANILA, Philippines – Aside from a criminal case, drivers, operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) that will not comply with the public transport ban imposed in line with the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon will face revocation of their franchise. “Action against the franchise becomes important since operators may force their drivers to continue plying routes. ADVERTISEMENTOn Monday evening, President Rodrigo Duterte has placed Luzon under an “Enhanced Community Quarantine” that prohibits, among others mass transport as part of the government’s more stringent measure to stop the virus from spreading. READ: Luzon now under ‘enhanced community quarantine’ – PalacePerete said the suspension of public transport is meant to minimize the mobility of people and prevent mass transmission of the disease. RELATED STORYEnhanced community quarantine violators may be arrested – GuevarraADVERTISEMENTFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 17, 2020 13:52 UTC