Buses will use EDSA’s regular lanes while the busway is being repaired
Officials have been trying to solve Commonwealth Avenue traffic for decades
There have been many attempts at solving traffic congestion on Commonwealth Avenue over the years, including countless road-widening activities, removing intersections in favor of U-turn slots, constructing a flyover, removing said flyover, and establishing a motorcycle lane. Long-time Quezon
SAICT reiterates the importance of following the EDSA Busway rules
A motorcycle rider has died after crashing against a passenger bus in the EDSA Busway today, August 19, according to a post by the Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT).No further details have been provided as of this writing,
He’s the latest public figure to be caught illegally using the bus lane
The EDSA Busway has been quite a magnet for public figures lately.Last week, former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson was apprehended for illegally using the bus lane. Just days after that, an SUV with a '7' protocol license plate-the number
“The vehicle was being driven by the driver of a family member”
The EDSA Busway traffic enforcers are on a roll this week. Senator Chiz Escudero today admitted to being the owner of the '7' protocol license plate worn by a black Toyota Land Cruiser that was apprehended for using the EDSA Busway on
The P100,000 reward is on top of the fine for the traffic violation
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis 'Chavit' Singson has apologized after his convoy was apprehended by traffic enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for illegally using the EDSA Busway.Singson was in the convoy riding what he referred to as a '
Revilla may also opt to file charges against them for using his name
In case you missed why the EDSA Busway has been a hot topic the past two days, here's a quick recap: On November 15, the name of Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla was used by drivers of a convoy to escape apprehension
The MMDA has updated the list of vehicles authorized to use the bus lane
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has now released a revised list of vehicles that are authorized to use the EDSA Busway.Originally, the list included marked government vehicles responding to emergencies. But during a press conference on November 16, MMDA acting
House secretary general issues statement after Revilla-Nebrija EDSA Busway issue
Congress is now asking assistance from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to apprehend motorists illegally using expired or counterfeit '8' special plates assigned for the use of House members.Special 8 plates are assigned for
Remember that fines now start at P5,000 for the first offense
If you're in the habit of sneaking into the bus lane on EDSA to avoid gridlock, be warned: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) began the implementation of higher fines for EDSA Busway violators yesterday, November 13, and on the first
*For automatic third offense penalty plus reckless driving
In case you weren't aware, the higher fines for motorists driving illegally in the EDSA Busway take effect today, November 13. From P1,000 per offense, the new fines now start at P5,000.But based on posts made by the
That’s only for the first offense
Every time we write a story about EDSA Busway violators, there's always the nagging thought that the penalties for driving illegally in the bus lane should be higher-because P1,000 per apprehension won't be enough to deter repeat offenders
Here’s hoping they manage to find it
Remember the flash flood that submerged parts of Metro Manila on September 23? The northbound stretch of EDSA near Camp Aguinaldo was one of the areas that went under, but there was a point where buses could have still passed through, if
The agency said it should be studied carefully
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chief Romando Artes is opposing a proposal to remove the EDSA Bus Carousel, with the agency stating that the matter should be "studied carefully."Artes noted that the current system has helped improve traffic flow and is
Also: Face masks no longer required in public transport
That’s not how it works, buddy
Traffic rules are there for a reason: to be followed. It's as simple as that. Just because nobody's around to enforce them doesn't mean you can go ahead and ignore them.Case in point? The EDSA Busway. If you
Busted!
No one likes getting stuck in traffic, but that doesn't justify pulling illegal maneuvers on the road. Counterflowing, aggressive lane changes, and driving up sidewalks are some of the worst things one can do to beat traffic, but there are also
Not until he owns up to his actions, at least
Remember the Ferrari F8 Tributo that illegally entered the exclusive bus lane on EDSA last week? It turns out the owner has yet to explain himself to the Land Transportation Office (LTO). In fact, he has yet to show his face to
by Drei Laurel
It was an eventful week
The LTO is not pleased
Remember during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when a Ferrari 488 was apprehended for using EDSA's bus lane? Apparently, the owner of this F8 Tributo might not have caught the story, because the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is now
by Drei Laurel
