The Implementation of Health Protocol to the PUV Commuters at Barangay 176 Bagong Silang, Caloocan City
Vol.3, No.1C
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched or affected many sectors, including public transportation. In contrast to the typical practice of governments to encourage public transportation, it has begun to encourage people to stop going out if not necessary or self-driving through single-person vehicles. The long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may prompt more permanent changes in intelligent working and other daily activities, hence reducing the need for travel and total fossil energy use. These improvements can expedite transitions to sustainability by encouraging research and innovative practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study provides a summary and forecast for transit policymakers, planners, and academics to map the current state of affairs and research requirements relating to the pandemic crisis's effects on public transportation.
The study used a descriptive research design to have a reliable and legitimate interpretation using questionnaires to gather information. The researchers chose to gather data from the Commuters because they are likely to be involved in the main point of this study, and the research instrument they use is a survey questionnaire. The sample size that the researchers used is 25 participants who are related to the study.
Respondents assessed the implementation of the Health Protocol to PUV commuters by the Barangay 176 Bagong Silang Caloocan City Task Force Discipline. The majority of respondents are aged between 18-25 years old, with the highest frequency of 9 and a percentage of 36. The PUV Commuters at Barangay 176 Bagong Silang Bagong Caloocan City have been ranked on the severity of their exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The result shows that due to the absence of adequate infection control methods, commuters may experience anxiety. Since the emergence of the COVID-19 epidemic, travelling on crowded public transportation has become more unpleasant. There may be scary access control to identify sick passengers or employees. Commuters have difficulty breathing while wearing face masks. The occupants must wear a facemask daily and carry a vaccination card or QR code.
The study recommends that those who wish to take public transportation must be vaccinated and always wear a facemask. Also, impose restrictions on persons who violate the health protocol, such as detention or exclusion from the community for at least 24 hours. Everyone must adhere to the seven-passenger rules established by the DOTr to ensure our safety. Avoid having so many passengers; social distance is required. And lastly, children under 16 must always be accompanied by a guardian or vaccinated parents.
