Tag: public transport
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DOTr Confirms EDSA Busway Will Remain Operational, Plans Privatization
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has firmly stated that the EDSA Busway will continue to operate and will not be dismantled to make way for private vehicles. This assurance came from DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista during a recent interview on Radyo 630. Instead of removing the busway, the DOTr is exploring privatization of its operations…
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Bacolod City Tests New Eco-Friendly Electric Jeepney Route
Bacolod City is currently testing a new environmentally friendly transportation route with an electric jeepney (e-jeep) that runs from the Bacolod City Government Center to Ayala Malls Capitol Central, near the Negros Occidental capitol. The trial, which offers free rides, is scheduled to continue until February 16, operating daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.…
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LTFRB to Mandate TNCs to Cover Full 20% Discounts for Vulnerable Groups
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is preparing to release a new directive that will shift the responsibility of providing a 20 percent discount to transport network companies (TNCs) for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and students. This decision was highlighted during a Senate Committee on Public Services hearing on January 14, 2025,…
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Quezon City Introduces Electric Buses for Free Public Transport
On January 2, 2025, the Quezon City government rolled out six new electric buses as part of its free ride service initiative. These eco-friendly buses will service QCity Bus Route 1, running between Quezon City Hall and Cubao. The city government announced that these buses would start operating from January 2, 2025, facilitating travel between…
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Quezon City Rolls Out Electric Buses for Free Public Transport
On January 2, 2025, the Quezon City government unveiled six new electric buses to enhance its free ride service. These eco-friendly vehicles will service QCity Bus Route 1, connecting Quezon City Hall to Cubao and back. The initiative, announced by the city government, aims to provide a sustainable transport option starting from the new year.…
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President Marcos Jr. Declares Free Rides on LRT and MRT for December 20
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced that on December 20, commuters will have the opportunity to travel for free on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2, and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3. This announcement was made via a post on his official Facebook page, highlighting the initiative’s aim to…
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Northern Mindanao Leads in Public Transport Route Plan Adherence
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Northern Mindanao has emerged as the leading region in the Philippines for its full compliance with the Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP), according to a recent announcement by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). LTFRB 10 Director Abosamen Matuan highlighted that the region achieved this status due…
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LTFRB Intensifies Crackdown on Public Transport Operators Ignoring Special Fare Discounts
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has escalated its efforts to enforce compliance with special fare discounts among public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers. This move comes in response to numerous complaints from passengers, particularly those using transport network vehicle services (TNVS), who have been denied the mandated 20 percent discount for…
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New Connector Road in San Juan City Promises Traffic Relief
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, alongside Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Romando ‘Don’ Artes, celebrated the launch of the Greenhills-West Crame connector road on December 16, 2024. This new thoroughfare, stretching from Barangay Greenhills near Club Filipino to Barangay West Crame near the Boni Serrano exit behind Camp Crame, is poised to alleviate…
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