THOUSANDS of commuters were left frustrated yesterday as they were either stranded or faced challenges getting to work and school on the first day of “rest and reflection” action by most of the country’s 5,000 maxi-taxi operators.

Many also complained about waiting for extended periods at bus stops, and increased transportation costs from PH drivers as they scrambled to find alternative means of travel.

STRANDED: Commuters wait for a maxi along the bus route, Curepe, yesterday.