Libreng Sakay for Metro Manila (6 to 12 March 2023)

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Update as of March 8, 2023: Public utility vehicles will resume plying their routes today (Wednesday). Following a meeting at the Palace on Tuesday, the transport unions Manibela and PISTON decided to call off what was supposed to be a week-long nationwide transport strike. 

Several cities in Metro Manila have laid down contingency plans to minimize the impact of the week-long transport strike that started this Monday.

We have compiled a list of official advisories of various local government units (LGUs) and government offices, as well as Libreng Sakay (free ride) options that commuters can take advantage of during the said period:

Caloocan Libreng Sakay

From March 6 to 12, 2023, commuters in Caloocan City can avail of the ALAY SA MANANAKAY: LIBRENG SAKAY program, with the following routes:

North Caloocan

  • PH 10 Bagong Silang ↔️ SM Fairview via Zapote Maligaya
  • PH 10 Bagong Silang ↔️ Almar-Novaliches Bayan
  • PH 1 Bagong Silang ↔️ SM Fairview via Zapote Maligaya
  • PH 1 Bagong Silang ↔️ Almar-Novaliches Bayan
  • PH 5 Bagong Silang ↔️ SM Fairview via Zapote Maligaya
  • PH 5 Bagong Silang ↔️ Almar-Novaliches Bayan
  • Almar ↔️ Novaliches Bayan
  • Almar ↔️ SM Fairview
  • Malaria ↔️ SM Fairview-Novaliches
  • Vicas ↔️ Novaliches Bayan

South Caloocan

  • MCU ↔️ Letre
  • MCU ↔️ Valenzuela
  • Monumento ↔️ SM North EDSA
  • Monumento ↔️ Novaliches
  • Old City Hall ↔️ A. Bonifacio via 10th Avenue
  • Monumento ↔️ City Hall

Source: Caloocan Public Information Office

Las Piñas Libreng Sakay

The Las Piñas City Government has provided free rides from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM for those that will be affected by the transport strike this March 6 to 12. 2023.

  • Zapote ➡ Honda Daang Hari
  • Zapote ➡ Kabihasnan Parañaque
  • Marcos Alvarez Road

Source: Las Piñas City Government

Malabon Libreng Sakay

Malabon commuters can avail of free transportation services from March 6 to 10, 2023, between 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM on the following routes:

  • Sangandaan ➡ Tatawid
  • Malabon ➡ Bayan ➡ Monumento
  • Malabon ➡ Acacia ➡ Monumento
  • Gasak ➡ Letre

Commuters who may need assistance are encouraged to send a message to Let's Connect TXTMJS. Just type the keyword PSTMO or MDRRMO.

Example: TXTMJS PSTMO/MDRRMO (message) and send to 225687/ 09176898657.

Source: Malabon City Government

Manila Libreng Sakay

The Manila LGU said its Oplan Libreng Sakay will operate from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the following routes:

  • Vito Cruz Taft Avenue ↔️ Quezon Blvd
  • Espana Blvd ↔️  Welcome Rotonda
  • Abad Santos Avenue ↔️ R. Papa Rizal Avenue
  • UN Taft Ave ↔️  R. Papa Rizal Avenue
  • Recto Ave ↔️  SM Sta Mesa
  • UN Taft Ave ↔️  P. Ocampo St
  • Monumento Rizal Ave ↔️  Divisoria
  • Buendia Taft Ave ↔️  Divisoria
  • Buendia Taft Ave ↔️  Monumento Rizal Ave
  • Buendia Taft Ave ↔️  Welcome Rotonda

In addition, e-trikes will be available for free transportation along secondary roads in the City.

Source: Manila Public Information Office

Muntinlupa Libreng Sakay

For those commuting in Muntinlupa, there are city buses, flexi vans, e-jeepneys, and other service vehicles available for free transportation.

The Libreng Sakay, according to the LGU, will take place from March 6 to 12 at 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM on the following routes:

  • RMT ↔️ Alabang Viaduct (National Road)
  • Alabang Viaduct ↔️ Sucat (East Service Road)
  • South Station ↔️ Sucat (West Service Road)
  • South Station ↔️ Buencamino (Alabang-Zapote Road)
  • Biazon Road Southville III
  • Sucat ↔️ Poblacion (Baybayin)

Source: City Government of Muntinlupa

The Navotas LGU also announced several Libreng Sakay options for commuters from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

  • NavoTours Bus: C4 ↔️ Monumento
  • Utility Truck 1: C4 ↔️ Divisoria
  • Utility Truck 2: Dagat Dagatan/Agora ↔️ Pier

In addition, 18 barangays in Navotas will also have their service vehicles available for free transportation along designated routes within the city.

  • C4 ↔️ Tangos
  • SRV ↔️ C4

Source: Navotas Public City Information Office

Paranaque Libreng Sakay

In Parañaque City, the LGU deployed over 60 vehicles to provide free rides to commuters. These vehicles include buses, coasters, and other government vehicles.

  • Sucat ↔️ Baclaran
  • Sucat ↔️ Kabihasnan Baclaran via Quirino Ave.
  • Sucat biyaheng East and West Service Rd

The Traffic Parking and Management Office of Paranaque did not state their service schedule. It is recommended to stay updated by checking their official social media pages.

Source: Traffic Parking and Management Office - Paranaque City

Pasay Libreng Sakay

Here are the Libreng Sakay routes from March 6 to 12, 2023 starting at 6:00 AM till 7:00 PM.

  • Malibay ↔️  Libertad
  • Cabrera ↔️  Libertad
  • Malibay  ↔️  SM MOA
  • Kalayaan ↔️ MOA

Aside from Libreng Sakay, ten (10) back-to-back mobile vehicles from the Pasay City Police will be assisting stranded passengers.

Source: Pasay City Public Information Office

Pasig Libreng Sakay

Meanwhile, the Pasig City LGU announced that it will offer "Libreng Sakay" on five routes:

  • Pasig Mega Market ↔️ Shaw Boulevard
  • Pasig Mega Market ↔️ Ligaya via Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave.
  • Pasig Mega Market ➡ Kalawaan ➡ San Joaquin ➡ Pasig Mega Market (Loop)
  • Pasig Mega Market ↔️ Ligaya via C. Raymundo Ave.
  • Pasig Mega Market ➡ Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. ➡ Rosario ➡ C. Raymundo Ave. ➡ Pasig Mega Market (Loop)

The free transportation services are available from March 6 to 12, 2023 at the following times:

  • 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Source: Pasig City Public Information Office

Quezon City Libreng Sakay

On the other hand, the Quezon City LGU stated that its Q City Buses offer free Wi-Fi onboard service on eight (8) routes.

  • QC Hall ➡ Cubao
  • QC Hall ➡ Litex / IBP Road
  • Welcome Rotonda ➡ Aurora Katipunan
  • QC Hall ➡ General Luis
  • QC Hall ➡ Mindanao Ave. via Visayas Ave.
  • QC Hall ➡ Gilmore
  • QC Hall ➡ C5 / Ortigas Ave. Ext.
  • QC Hall ➡ Muñoz

Source: Quezon City Government

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San Juan Libreng Sakay

From March 6 to 10, 2023, all government service vehicles in the San Juan City local government, including those in the city's 21 barangays and public schools, will offer free rides to commuters.

  • F. Blumentritt ➡️ N. Domingo ➡️ Pinaglabanan ➡️ Santolan ➡️ Ortigas ➡️ Wilson (Bus Loop)
  • N. Domingo (Agora) ➡️ Ortigas (Connecticut)
  • N. Domingo (Agora) ➡️ N. Domingo (Broadway)
  • N. Domingo (Agora) ➡️ F. Blumentritt (Kalentong)
  • F. Manalo (Kalentong) ➡️ P. Gueverra (cor. Wilson)

During the transport strike, San Juan City also permitted tricycles to operate on the main streets.

Source: San Juan City Government

Taguig Libreng Sakay

The City of Taguig’s Libreng Sakay will operate from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Commuters were advised to look for signages that reads "Libreng Sakay hatid ng City of Taguig" (Free Rides courtesy of the Taguig LGU) that bears the official logo of the city.

  • Bagumbayan ↔️ Cayetano Blvd. corner General Luna
  • Napindan/Tipas/Sta. Ana ↔️ Cayetano Blvd. corner General Luna
  • Waterfun ↔️ Market-Market
  • Waterfun ↔️ Gate-3
  • DOST ↔️ Market-Market
  • BCDA Petron ↔️ Market-Market
  • Cayetano corner Gen. Luna ↔️ Petron BCDA

Source: I Love Taguig Facebook

Valenzuela Libreng Sakay

The Libreng Sakay routes for Valenzuela will run from 5:30 AM until 10:00 PM.

  • MacArthur Highway, Malanday ↔️ Monumento Circle
  • Malinta ↔️ Novaliches
  • Polo Plaza ↔️ Malanday Market
  • Polo Church ↔️ Monumento Circle

Source: Valenzuela City Government

Libreng Sakay Buses across Metro Manila via MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will also augment existing routes with additional buses to help commuters during the transport strike. The following routes will have additional buses:

  • Baclaran ➡ Sucat
  • Baclaran ➡ Dapitan
  • SM Sangandaan ➡ Divisoria
  • Buendia ➡ Guadalupe
  • Zobel ➡ Roxas-Dulo (Sta. Ana)
  • DOST Bicutan ➡ Sucat
  • Alabang ➡ San Pedro
  • Alabang ➡ Calamba
  • Philcoa ➡ TM Kalaw
  • BFCT ➡ Cubao
  • Monumento ➡ Navotas
  • Monumento ➡ Malanday

Pasig River Ferry Service

The MMDA has announced that the Pasig River Ferry Service (PFRS) will remain free and will continue to transport passengers to any of its 12 stations: Pinagbuhatan, San Joaquin, Maybunga, Kalawaan, Guadalupe, Valenzuela, Hulo, Lambingan, Sta. Ana, PUP, Lawton, Escolta, and Quinta.

Click the button below to know about the schedules, fare and other useful information.

Pasig River Ferry Service Guide (2023)

Stay informed and take advantage of the free transportation services provided by various LGUs and government offices during the transport strike. Take note that not all cities are offering free rides. Remember to check the schedules and routes provided by each LGU and to plan your commute accordingly.

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Last updated: March 7, 2023 at 11:50 AM. We are constantly keeping an eye on things and will update this blog if anything changes. Please check back for updates!