Due to the end of the effectiveness of Bayanihan to Recover as One Act on 30 June 2021, the implementation of the Service Contracting and Free Ride Program of DOTr and LTFRB will be temporarily suspended last 1 July 2021. Photo By: Roi Louie Estanislao Photo By: James Bryan Balabis Photo By: Jaiam Sarabillo This is because the funds used to pay for the drivers and operators involved in the Service Contracting and Free Ride Program come from the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act. Secretary Art Tugade, and the entire DOTr and LTFRB, believe that the Free Ride and Service Contracting is a big benefit to our passengers, as well as our drivers and operators, who are already compensated. Whether they are on board or not, they must pay the government for every kilometer they go. Reference: https://www.facebook.com/1416241841951073/posts/2939586226283286/