Tag: Public Transportation
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LRT-1 Fare Increase Set to Take Effect on April 2, Approved by DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has given the green light for a fare increase on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), set to be implemented starting April 2. The announcement came from Enrico Benipayo, president of the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), who shared the news following the DOTr’s approval on February 14. The…
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LRT-1 Fare Increase Set to Take Effect on April 2
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has given the green light for a fare increase on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), set to be implemented starting April 2. The announcement was made by Enrico Benipayo, president of Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), following the DOTr’s approval notice dated February 14. The new fare structure,…
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Cebu City Mayor Orders Removal of Hazardous BRT Lane Dividers
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has issued a directive to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project contractor to dismantle the rubber lane dividers on Osmeña Boulevard. These dividers, intended to separate the BRT lanes from those for private vehicles, have been linked to eight accidents involving motorcyclists. During a visit on February 12,…
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460 Modernized Jeepneys Now Serving Ilocos Region, LTFRB Reports
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced that 460 modernized jeepneys are currently operating throughout the Ilocos Region. According to LTFRB Ilocos Region director Cristal Sibayan, the distribution of these vehicles includes 314 in Pangasinan, 28 in La Union, 71 in Ilocos Sur, and 47 in Ilocos Norte. These modernized jeepneys are…
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Philippine Business Group Opposes EDSA Busway Shutdown, Advocates for Improved Mabuhay Lanes
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed closure of the EDSA busway, advocating instead for the enhancement of the Mabuhay Lanes to combat traffic congestion in Metro Manila. In a statement released on February 7, MAP highlighted the potential of the Mabuhay Lanes, particularly for motorcycles, to offer…
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Senators Advocate for Innovative Traffic Management Over EDSA Congestion Charges
On February 6, 2025, senators in Manila expressed their opposition to the proposed congestion fees on EDSA, advocating instead for more sustainable and effective traffic management strategies. They argued that imposing additional charges on motorists would unfairly burden them, and suggested that the government should focus on enhancing public transportation and encouraging remote work to…
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DOTr Stands Firm: EDSA Busway to Remain Open Due to High Efficiency
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has firmly stated that there is no justification for shutting down the EDSA Busway, citing its remarkable efficiency and the substantial number of daily users. In a recent statement on Radyo Pilipinas, Jonathan Gesmundo, Executive Assistant to the DOTr Secretary, highlighted that the busway catered to 62 million passengers throughout…
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DOTr Praises EDSA Busway as Metro Manila’s Top Public Transport
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has lauded the EDSA busway as the most effective public road transport system in Metro Manila. In a recent statement, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista highlighted that the busway catered to over 63 million passengers in 2024, and in January of the current year, it has already served more than 5.5…
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MMDA Proposes EDSA Bus Lane Removal to Enhance Traffic Flow
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced plans to eliminate the bus lane on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) to alleviate congestion on this key Manila thoroughfare. MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes revealed that the proposal was discussed during a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace. The decision comes as…
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DOTr Considers Subway Project to Ease Traffic in Cebu
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is exploring the possibility of building a subway in Cebu to combat the province’s traffic congestion. DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development, Timothy John Batan, revealed in a recent interview on Radyo Pilipinas that discussions about the project began with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. The subway is…
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