MANILA, Philippines — Commuters may avail of free rides from the government in selected routes in Metro Manila on Thursday amid the transport strike, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). READ: Marcos orders suspension of fare hike In an advisory, the DOTr said that the Office of the President, DOTr, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Coast Guard will be offering free rides from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. along the following routes: “This is in compliance with the directive of the President to ensure that transport for commuters amid the transport strike today,” the DOTr said in an advisory. […]... Keep on reading: Gov’t offers free rides on selected routes in Manila on Thursday