As a result, when general community quarantine was implemented, public transportation was caught largely flat-footed leaving countless commuters to fend for themselves. "With the return to GCQ, more people will need public transport; if supply is inadequate, there will be pressure to crowd inside vehicles and at stops and terminals. More public transport capacity will help to reduce the risk of virus transmission when people move around our cities," he added. The plan really is that the aid being given to them continues...but we need them also to address the public transport need," he added. 'Railways, PUVs ready for commuters come GCQ'According to the DOTr, the rail sector is also ready to ferry passengers:The MRT-3 line is ready to dispatch 16 CKD train sets and 2 Dalian train sets on a daily basisThe LRT-1 line is prepared to dispatch on weekdays 24 train sets for the morning peak hours, 18 train sets for the off-peak hours, and 24 train sets during the afternoon peak hours.

Source: Philippine Star August 18, 2020 09:00 UTC