DAVAO CITY —The city government here lifted the mandatory wearing of barriers on motorbikes and public utility jitney.
Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on November 2, signed Executive Order No. 63 Series of 2021which shelved the earlier order on the use of plastic barriers to prevent the spread of Covid-19 virus.
The EO states : The use of plastic barriers in public utility vehicles (PUVs) shall no longer be required. However, drivers and operators must still implement the mandatory implementation of wearing face mask and physical distancing inside their units.
The barriers in public utility vehicles (PUVs) and motorcycles are still encouraged for voluntary use only;
The EO takes effect immediately
The Department of Transportation has earlier announced the lifting of the barrier effective November 4.
