Quezon City has announced an expansion of its Libreng Sakay routes to assist residents who will be affected by the Manibela transport strike on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Buses will operate from Quezon City Hall to various key locations, including Cubao, Litex/IBP Road, General Luis Avenue, Mindanao Avenue via Visayas Avenue, Gilmore Avenue, C5/Ortigas Avenue exit, and Munoz.
Additional routes will also be available from Welcome Rotonda to Aurora-Katipunan, with other government agency vehicles on standby to provide further transportation assistance if needed.
Traffic enforcers from the Traffic and Transport Management Department (TTMD) will also be deployed to manage traffic flow and assist motorists and passengers affected by the strike.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Libreng Sakay program as Quezon City continues to expand its transportation options.
The transport group Manibela has announced a three-day strike in protest against alleged falsification of data by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regarding the number of jeepney operators and drivers consolidated under the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).
The protest aims to highlight concerns over discrepancies in the PTMP.
Manibela also emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the government’s management of the program, citing its significant impact on public transport operators and commuters nationwide.