No to body shaming
45,000 jobs at risk
In the pre-COVID era, if commuters were in a rush and traffic was terrible, the only 'option,' if you can call it that, were habal-habal or colorum motorcycle taxis. This illegal nature all changed in 2019, when the Land Transportation
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The DOJ sets the record straight
Time and again, national government agencies remind its people on what they can and cannot do in the line of duty. If you recall recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) reiterated that its marshals and deputized officers are not allowed to confiscate
Good news for commuters
For those struggling to book a ride, there might be some relief in the coming months. That's because the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will open up to 10,300 Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) slots. That is according
Pay attention to your ride’s fare guide
A couple of weeks ago, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) finally approved a fare hike and gave public utility vehicles (PUV) the go-signal to start charging passengers more. The process isn't as simple as flipping a switch,
by Drei Laurel
It should be easier to book rides soon
How has your ride-hailing experience been ever since Metro Manila shifted to Alert Level 1? If you've been having a difficult time booking rides, your life might soon become a whole lot easier.The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (
by Drei Laurel
Good news, commuters
As Metro Manila eases into general community quarantine (GCQ), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announces that it has given an additional 1,333 traditional public utility jeepneys the green light to operate in 23 new routes starting Wednesday, August
Drivers are required to display a QR code
Commuters will have more means of getting around during general community quarantine after regulators gave 1,943 public utility jeepneys the go-ahead to ply 17 new routes in Metro Manila.Before the go signal from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory
The facility was shut last week
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said its central office resumed operations last Monday, July 20, for transactions that can't be done online. The facility was closed last week after several employees tested positive for the coronavirus.Health guidelines and
All units are to operate terminal-to-terminal; fare rate remains at P2/km
After saying two days ago that UV Express operations will be allowed to resume this coming week, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has now confirmed that a total of 980 units will be deployed to cover 47 routes beginning
Commuters are the hardest hit in this situation
Do you take the bus regularly? Chances are you're probably thinking twice about boarding one now on account of the country's COVID-19 scare. Sadly, this news isn't going to help put your mind at ease.To help halt
by Drei Laurel
Plus other important news stories from the past week
The ride-hailing app is entering the market...again
You know how they say when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is? Well, Arcade City is making quite a few lofty promises ahead of an attempted re-entry into the Philippine market-the second time the app is
by Drei Laurel
Will this really improve the Metro Manila traffic situation?
It looks like our traffic and transportation agencies have a new target: UV Express units loading and unloading passengers wherever they please.Earlier today, the Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) made Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2019-025, which has
by Drei Laurel
To ensure there are enough buses for travelers during Holy Week
With Holy Week fast approaching, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will implement Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa to provide a smooth commuting experience for everyone.Under the instructions of Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Arthur Tugade, the LTFRB will
by Jason Tulio
Further reducing our commuting options
Our country's hope of having multiple ride-sharing options has taken yet another hit. A report by Philstar.com reveals that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has rejected the Philippine entry of Go-Jek, an Indonesian ride-hailing
by Jason Tulio
The congressman cited the alarming number of daily accidents on the road
How would you feel about an additional regulatory board to monitor the state of our cars? Is this a good idea or one more area of red tape?A report by Inquirer.net reveals that Rep. Harlin Neil Abayon III is currently
by Jason Tulio
Despite the fuel price rollbacks
Recently, oil companies around the country instituted widespread fuel price rollbacks, much to the relief of household budgets across the nation. In turn, commuter groups are urging the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to reverse the jeepney and bus fare hikes
by Jason Tulio
First jeepneys, now buses
Public transport is becoming more expensive all around. Yesterday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) signed off on the increase of the minimum jeepney fare from P8 to P10. Now, the government body has done the same for buses.According
by Jason Tulio
Be careful what you share online
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently called out a Facebook page on social media for spreading fake news about a new P12 jeepney fare.In a post shared on Facebook yesterday, the government agency labeled information shared by the page PhilippiNews
by Drei Laurel
