'No vax, no ride’ policy starts in Metro Manila’s public transport


Enforcing the 'no vaccination, no ride' policy on Jan 15 ahead of the Jan 17 effectivity date, a Manila policeman apparently doesn’t need to say much or even make eye contact. The 'yantok' or rattan cane in his hand must be enough to say he means business. - PDI Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1541347/fwd-no-vax-no-ride-policy-starts-in-metro-manilas-public-transport#ixzz7IEaC2oGj Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday (Jan 17) started the implementation of its “no vaccination, no ride” policy in Metro Manila’s public transportation in order to further restrict the movement of unvaccinated individuals.

The DOTr policy mandates that only fully vaccinated individuals may ride public transportation by presenting their vaccination card and a valid or government-issued identification card.

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