Libreng Sakay operations have been launched across Metro Manila in anticipation of the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Meetings. The free rides start today, November 5, and will continue until November 14, 2026.
The initiative runs two routes: SM Fairview in Quezon City to Buendia, Makati, and Sucat, Muntinlupa to Baclaran, Parañaque. Each route is equipped with 15 modern PUVs, and rides are offered from 4am to 10pm daily.
Commuters can catch eight one-way and four round trips on the northern SM Fairview-Buendia route. Meanwhile, on the southern Sucat-Baclaran route, 10 one-way and five round trips are available.
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This Libreng Sakay project is a shared initiative between the Department of Tourism, the Department of Transportation, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. The included jeepneys feature popular vacation destinations in the Philippines as a way to further promote local tourism while assisting commuters.
The upcoming ASEAN Summit will also enforce road closures around the Philippine International Convention Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines starting November 9, 2026. Currently, streets around those areas are partially shut as event preparations are underway.
The local government of Pasay City has advised motorists to avoid Macapagal Boulevard, the World Trade Center area, Diokno Boulevard, and select areas around Roxas Boulevard until November 20. Taking alternate routes is strongly encouraged.
