The MMDA and DOH have teamed up to extend the smoke- and vape-free campaign to app-based public transport, launching the initiative Friday in Pasig City.
Officials cited ride-hailing vehicles as enclosed spaces where passengers are exposed to harmful secondhand and third-hand smoke. The campaign supports the DOH’s Health Promotion and National Tobacco Prevention Strategies.
Despite existing laws, vaping and heated tobacco use in vehicles remains common, especially among young commuters.
Participating vehicles will display smoke-free stickers, and authorities will conduct inspections, information campaigns, and coordination with operators to ensure compliance. DOH Regional Director Lester Tan said success requires disciplined drivers, cooperative operators, and vigilant passengers.