Francisco Motors wants to give free jeepneys. Slow LTFRB permits stand in the way.
rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/francisco-motors-free-modern-jeepneys-slow-ltfrb-permits/
According to the DOTr, the frequency of stop-passing by the groups means that the government is already identifying the possible problems it will cause.
The return of the exclusive motorcycle lane to EDSA is being studied: MMDA and DOTr agreed to conduct a study on the plan to restore the motorcycle lane on EDSA.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/22/pagbabalik-ng-exclusive-motorcycle-lane-sa-edsa-pinag-aaralan-1522
LOOK: The Department of Transportation says motorists may experience a traffic slowdown on some roads in Metro Manila from April 12-15, 2024 (10 p.m. to 4:00 a ... Show more #TrafficPatrol
Metro Manila Subway Project, expected to be completed by 2029 despite right-of-way issues
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/4/15/metro-manila-subway-inaasahang-matapos-sa-2029-1303
Notice to travelers!
The MIAA has implemented a series of power maintenance activities in NAIA 3 that will last until May 28, 2024.
Related report: news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/3/25/dotr-eyes-fewer-chairs-in-naia-arrival-hall-1740
Things to know about e-bike, e-trike restriction in Metro Manila: The restriction will be enforced starting April 15. The DOTr issues a reminder that e-bicycles ...
rappler.com/nation/metro-manila/things-to-know-electric-bike-tricycle-restriction-metro-manila/
To reduce congestion, the DOTr plans to reduce the number of seats in the arrival hall of NAIA Terminal 3.
2 bus drivers test positive for drugs at PITX: Two bus drivers tested positive for drugs at a random drug test conducted at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/25/2-bus-drivers-test-positive-for-drugs-at-pitx-1720
Eldon Dionisio, project manager at the active transport office at DOTr, highlights the gaps in designing bike lanes, mainly, connectivity.
READ: trib.al/6SgnxUP
LTO offices to receive license cards by April 1: DOTr: The 1 million plastic cards delivered to the Land Transportation Office will be delivered to regional ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/3/27/lto-offices-to-receive-license-cards-by-april-1-dotr-1229
PNR pauses operations for NSCR Project: Five-year suspension worries commuters: Commuters of the (PNR) expressed dismay as suspending operations in the (NCR) ...
scoutmediaph.rappler.com/pnr-halts-operations-for-five-years/
LOOK: Operations of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) will temporarily stop for five years to give way to the construction of the North-South Commuter ... Show more
Due to a technicality, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition of a group of jeepney drivers and operators against the DOTr's PUV Modernization Program.
Some shipping lines have added ships due to the expected increase in passengers going home to the provinces during #SemanaSanta2024 .
Related report: news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/3/26/holy-week-travelers-seen-reaching-600-000-1720
Members of transport group Manibela, led by Chairman Mar Valbuena, held a picket rally outside the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City on Wednesday ... Show more
San Miguel-led group, DOTr sign NAIA rehabilitation deal: The Philippine government signed an agreement with the San Miguel-led consortium for the rehabilitation ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/3/18/san-miguel-led-group-dotr-sign-naia-rehabilitation-deal-2113
Guidelines on the use of e-trikes and e-bikes are expected to be released this February, according to LTO chief Asec. Vigor Mendoza ... Show more
WATCH: What’s the progress on the Metro Manila Subway?: Ever seen the insides of a tunnel boring machine? Watch this Rappler recap for a close-up look on the ...
rappler.com/business/watch-progress-update-metro-manila-subway/
Although San Miguel Corp. may increase consortium some NAIA charges such as terminal fee, they need to fix the airport first before it can be implemented ... Show more
Airbus to work with DOTr on energy sourcing from PH landfills: Airbus to work with DOTr on energy sourcing from PH landfills
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/13/airbus-to-work-with-dotr-on-energy-sourcing-from-ph-landfills-1949
The government plans to increase the number of subways in the country such as the Metro Manila Subway Project which is targeted to open in 2029 ... Show more
How long can you go cashless? Filipinos last for 10 days on average: Though it might be a struggle to go without cash right now, one in three Filipinos believes ...
rappler.com/business/how-long-can-filipinos-go-cashless/
When is a pickup truck not a pickup? : Don’t let people at the emission testing center fool you with this silly issue
rappler.com/voices/rappler-blogs/when-not-pickup-truck-emissions-motor-vehicle-inspection/
Right-of-way issues hamper awarding of remaining contracts for Metro Manila Subway
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/3/7/metro-manila-subway-still-dealing-with-right-of-way-issues-1615
In the face of the news that NAIA was again included in the list of Asia's worst airports, the DOTr is persistent in promoting its modernization ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/27/naia-terminal-fee-hike-possible-with-privatization-dotr-1620
The government named SMC-SAP and Company Consortium as the bid winner on Friday, February 16, just days after it emerged as the clear frontrunner with the ... Show more trib.al/DbzVg0K
Meralco to power Metro Manila Subway with new P280-M facility: Meralco to power Metro Manila Subway with new P280-M facility
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/19/meralco-to-power-metro-manila-subway-with-new-p280-m-facility-1554
Group urges better travel options for Mecca-bound Muslims from Mindanao: The Philippine Travel Agencies Association has urged the Department of Transportation to ...
rappler.com/nation/mindanao/group-urges-better-travel-options-mindanao-muslim-hajj/
Grab may recruit riders to prepare for its motorcycle taxi launch – LTFRB: Although the LTFRB does not stop Grab from recruiting riders, it clarifies that Grab ...
rappler.com/business/grab-may-recruit-riders-prepare-grabbike-motorcycle-taxi-launch-ltfrb/
SC junks petition vs jeepney modernization program on technicality: SC junks petition vs jeepney modernization program on technicality
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/7/sc-junks-petition-vs-jeepney-modernization-program-on-technicality-1115
DOTr asks NBI to probe smuggled Bugatti sports cars: DOTr asks NBI to probe smuggled Bugatti sports cars
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/1/dotr-asks-nbi-to-probe-smuggled-bugatti-sports-cars-1829
All aboard the "love train"! 💕🚇
Passengers aboard the MRT-3 "love train" received a pre-Valentine's treat from DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette ... Show more #CommuterPatrol
NAIA terminal fee hike possible with privatization: DOTr: NAIA terminal fee hike possible with privatization: DOTr
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/27/naia-terminal-fee-hike-possible-with-privatization-dotr-1620
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista says BDO chairperson Teresita Tan Sy-Coson's generous guarantee has given his department comfort that the winning ... Show more #ThoughtLeaders trib.al/LcnOrIe
The Transportation Department pushes back its announcement of the winning bidder for the P170-billion Ninoy Aquino International Airport rehabilitation project ... Show more
Not all China-backed railway projects terminated: DOTr: Not all China-backed railway projects terminated: DOTr
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/26/not-all-china-backed-railway-projects-terminated-dotr-2148
With his victory looming, San Miguel's Ramon Ang praised the Department of Transportation for “facilitating a transparent and equitable bidding process ... Show more #InsideTrack trib.al/3UTgiun
New EDSA Busway station at SM North breaks ground: The target completion date for the station is July 31, 2024
rappler.com/business/new-edsa-busway-station-sm-north-groundbreaking/
More subways eyed as DOTr shows off progress on flagship infrastructure: More subways eyed as DOTr shows off progress on flagship infrastructure
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/26/more-subways-eyed-as-dotr-shows-off-progress-on-flagship-infra-2054
Heads up, commuters! 📢
There are free rides on the MRT-3 this Wednesday, February 7, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Department of Transportation ... Show more #CommuterPatrol
Manibela files raps vs transport officials over PUV modernization program: Manibela files raps vs transport officials over PUV modernization program
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/7/manibela-files-raps-vs-transport-officials-over-puv-modernization-program-1454
DOTr to pursue first phase of Mindanao rail project: DOTr to pursue first phase of Mindanao rail project
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/6/dotr-to-pursue-first-phase-of-mindanao-rail-project-1749
Give pay hikes to NAIA workers, SMC consortium told: Give pay hikes to NAIA workers, SMC consortium told
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/21/give-pay-hikes-to-naia-workers-smc-consortium-told-1728
EDSA Busway may be privatized through bidding: DOTr: EDSA Busway may be privatized through bidding: DOTr
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/13/edsa-busway-may-be-privatized-through-bidding-dotr-1355
Cebu BRT to be partially operational by Q2 2024 – DoTr: This will run from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to the Cebu Provincial Capitol in uptown Cebu City via ...
rappler.com/nation/visayas/cebu-brt-partially-operational-second-quarter-2024-dotr/
Solon floats 'TODA' model vs blanket PUV consolidation: Solon floats 'TODA' model vs blanket PUV consolidation
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/8/solon-floats-toda-model-vs-blanket-puv-consolidation-1804
DOTr names 3 qualified bidders for NAIA rehab: DOTr names 3 qualified bidders for NAIA rehab
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/2/8/dotr-names-3-qualified-bidders-for-naia-rehab-1622
San Miguel Offers Highest Bid For $3 Billion Manila Airport Deal: A group backed by the Philippines’ biggest conglomerate, San Miguel Corp. ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-08/san-miguel-offers-highest-bid-for-3-billion-manila-airport-deal
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Tycoon Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Tops Bid For $3 Billion Manila Airport Deal: A consortium led by billionaire Ramon Ang’s San Miguel submitted the top bid to ...
forbes.com/sites/jonathanburgos/2024/02/09/tycoon-ramon-angs-san-miguel-tops-bid-for-3-billion-manila-airport-deal/
Philippines' Metro Manila traffic ranked the worst in the world in 2023: Report: Percentage of congestion in the Philippine capital was seen at 52 per cent last ...
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-metro-manila-traffic-ranked-the-worst-in-the-world-in-2023-report-1.1705656301396
Quick Glance: Manila Declared World's Worst Traffic: 2023 Study
- A new study has declared Manila the worst traffic in the world.
- The TomTom Traffic Index shows that traffic in Manila is the worst for a metropolitan area.
- In 2023, the average travel time in Metro Manila was 25 minutes and 30 seconds for 10 kilometers, compared to 24 minutes and 50 seconds in 2022.
- TomTom's Traffic Index assessed 387 cities in 55 countries across six continents.
Malacañang asked some gov’t agencies to send 1,000 delegates each to ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rally
rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/malacanang-asked-government-agencies-send-delegates-bagong-pilipinas-rally/
Man injured after being mugged in EDSA-Santolan: A man was injured in the head after being held up in EDSA-Santolan, Wednesday morning.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/24/24/lalaki-sugatan-matapos-maholdap-sa-edsa-santolan
The leadership of the House supported the local jeep manufacturers in the implementation of the PUV modernization program ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/25/24/no-more-extension-for-puv-consolidation-after-april-30-dotr
LOOK: The Department of Transportation has released a traffic advisory for the transportation of the tunnel boring machine for the Metro Manila Subway Project ... Show more #TrafficPatrol
Will the colorful, loud jeepneys of the Philippines soon disappear from the roads?
cnn.com/2024/01/16/asia/philippines-jeepney-phase-out-strikes-intl-hnk/
Four groups, made up of some of the biggest local conglomerates and international operators, are officially bidding for the P170.6-billion airport project ... Show more trib.al/kTm8kD4
WATCH: Part of DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista's statement on President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s decision to extend the consolidation of jeeps under the PUV ... Show more
The Department of Transportation denies that PUV modernization could cause a big fare hike, saying there is “no basis on the alleged P50 minimum fare ... Show more www.rappler.com/topic/public-transportation/
FACT CHECK: No sale of travel cards for 'free subway rides' – DOTr: The transportation department denies affiliations with 'suspicious social media accounts’ ...
trib.al/vFYR5Xa
Piston and Manibela are not satisfied with the 3-month extension given by the government for consolidation under the PUV modernization program ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/24/24/marcos-approves-3-month-extension-for-puv-consolidation
Four groups bid for NAIA rehab project: The winning bidder of the P170.6-billion private-public partnership project will have 15 years to run NAIA
rappler.com/business/groups-bid-ninoy-aquino-international-airport-rehab-project-december-2023/
DOTr wary of plastic card donation if strings attached: The Department of Transportation on Thursday said it is wary of a donation of 4 million plastic cards ...
news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/25/24/dotr-wary-of-plastic-card-donation-if-strings-attached
FACT CHECK: No sale of travel cards for ‘free subway rides’ – DOTr: The transportation department denies affiliations with 'suspicious social media ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/no-sale-travel-cards-free-subway-rides-dotr/
DOTr urges SC to junk Piston petition vs PUV modernization: The OSG said the petition of Piston, as well as other stakeholders, should be dismissed outright on ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/16/24/dotr-urges-sc-to-junk-piston-petition-vs-puv-modernization
No transportation crisis by February says LTFRB: The LTFRB said there will be no transportation crisis despite almost a thousand public utility jeepney routes ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/19/24/no-transport-crisis-by-february-says-ltfrb
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recommended to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) the show cause order against the rider who hit passengers in the ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com
DOTr: Davao not exempted from PUV modernization: The Department of Transportation said Davao was undergoing its own version of the public utility vehicle ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/19/24/dotr-davao-not-exempted-from-puv-modernization
[OPINYON] Dear Mamang Tsuper: 'Akala nila ay madali kayong takutin. Hindi madaling takutin ang mga tsuper na panday sa hirap, panganib ...
rappler.com/voices/ispeak/opinion-dear-jeepney-driver/
Philippines’ Marcos faces ‘greenwashing’ claims as climate spending soars: Climate activists say Manila’s massive spending on climate-related initiatives is ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/19/philippines-billions-in-climate-funds-face-scrutiny-over-green-credentials
[ANALYSIS] Rethink PUV modernization, focus on commuters: 'If and when LGUs become the consolidator of operations, someone will finally be accountable for ...
rappler.com/voices/ispeak/analysis-rethink-public-utility-vehicles-transportation-modernization-focus-commuters/
7 new Angkas competitors eyed before Christmas: The Department of Transportation's technical working group (TWG) said it is poised to greenlight the 7 new ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/14/23/7-new-angkas-competitors-eyed-before-christmas
Solons eye reduced app share in motorcycle taxi fares: Some lawmakers are pushing for a reduction of the share in fares received by motorcycle taxi companies ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/12/23/solons-eye-reduced-app-share-in-motorcycle-taxi-fares
Consolidation deadline: What it means for jeepney drivers, operators: The consolidation into cooperative or a corporation is the first step of the PUV ...
news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/12/19/23/consolidation-deadline-what-it-means-for-jeepney-drivers-operators
Even if the government approves additional units for Grab now, Grab Philippines country head Grace Vera Cruz said they would be pressed to find drivers willing ... Show more #InsideTrack trib.al/4HUrBB8
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