Manila, March 30 -- The city government here has partnered with Vallacar Transit Inc. (VTI), operator of Ceres buses, in providing transportation for medical workers and other frontliners during the 14-day enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the city.
The ECQ, which took effect on Monday to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), has led to the suspension of all forms of public transport in the city.
Councilor Cindy Rojas said on Monday that a total of 21 buses have been deployed by the VTI to ferry the health workers and workers of essential services.
The bus schedule was based on the consultation conducted by the city government with the doctors, nurses and other medical workers, she added.
Buses will be available from 4:3...