LEGAZPI CITY, April 15 -- The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) deployed 165 vehicles to various areas in the six provinces to provide "Libreng Sakay" (free rides) to passengers affected by the nationwide transport strike on Monday.

In an interview, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, said the vehicle dispatch started at 7 a.m. Monday and will continue until Tuesday night to help commuters traveling to and from their workplaces and destinations.

The 165 vehicles are from Albay Provincial Police Office (PPO)--11; Camarines Norte PPO--14; Camarines Sur PPO--40; Catanduanes PPO--17; Masbate PPO--21; Sorsogon PPO--48; Naga City Police Office--eight; Regional Mobile Force Battalion 5--four; and Regional Headquarters-two.

Calub...