President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to suspend the incoming fare hikes for public utility vehicles. The price adjustments were scheduled to take effect on March 19, 2026, but Marcos decided to delay the fare increase
It's finally done, folks. The improved Kamuning EDSA Busway station is now open, which means we can all say goodbye to the Stairway to Heaven.The new station includes the new footbridge, which features friendlier walkways and elevators. It also provides
The new and improved Kamuning station and footbridge along the EDSA Busway are nearing completion, as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) conducted a site inspection earlier today. It looks like Mt. Kamuning will no longer be needed in the near future.From
It's similar to what is seen in the MRT-3 and BGC buses
Attention, Metro Manila point-to-point bus riders: You might be delighted to know that you can now pay your fares using Mastercard Tap & Go.In a report by Manila Bulletin, commuters using the P2P service between UP Town Center and One
Catching a flight from Clark airport anytime soon? Aside from flying to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, many domestic and international flights also depart and land from Clark International Airport in Pampanga. While this airport seems farther compared to NAIA, it
In an ideal world, our capital would be less car-centric. It would prioritize the welfare of commuters over that of motorists, and put more emphasis on the betterment of public transport rather than road networks with elevated highways and the like.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that as of January 19, 2026, all 13 MRT-3 stations now feature walkthrough metal detectors. These were initially seen at the North Avenue, Quezon Avenue, and GMA-Kamuning stations on January 7, where they
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced that 17 EDSA Busway stations have been outfitted with free unlimited Wi-Fi. Connection speeds are said to peak at 60mbps-ironically similar to EDSA's 60kph speed limit.Since the EDSA
Not just to improve accessibility but also to ensure awareness and sensitivity
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is requiring the implementation of new guidelines under the Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) for all railway operators and maintenance providers in the Philippines. As mandated by Department Order No. 2025-024, operators will need to train their
The Light Rail Transit Line 2, or LRT-2, is a vital mass transit system in Metro Manila. Also known as the Megatren or Purple Line, the LRT-2 currently spans 17.6km, connecting the cities of Antipolo in Rizal, Marikina, Pasig,
In case you missed it, Grab is offering P80 rides between Ayala Malls The 30th in Pasig City and Ayala Garden Triangle in Makati. This is part of the company's Sabay Sakay program, which launched in November 2025.The P80 rides
The Department of Transportation is continuing with its efforts to improve public transportation in the city, specifically the EDSA Busway. At the turn of the year, it announced that three new stations will begin construction in 2026.The new stations will be
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the first segment of the EDSA Rehabilitation Project. As of January 4, 2026, the busway lanes from Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, to Orense, Makati City, have been paved with a new stone
As part of the tollway operator’s ‘See Clearly, Drive Safely’ program
The NLEX Corporation, operator of the North Luzon Expressway as well as the NLEX Harbor Link, Connector, and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, has provided free eye exams to 71 bus drivers ahead of the Christmas season.This comes as the latest
We all know that pre-Christmas carmageddon in Metro Manila can be pretty chaotic. With holiday traffic causing car owners to be stuck on the road for hours, using public transport sometimes seems to be the most efficient option these days.As
The LRT-2 will extend its operating hours, while the MRT-3 will reduce
The Department of Transportation has announced that the respective operating hours of the LRT-2 and MRT-3 train lines will be adjusted for the 2025 holiday season.Starting December 9, 2025, the LRT-2 system will be extending its operating hours
Shared by the Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines
The Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) has revealed that 47.3% of the public utility vehicles it tested failed to meet brake safety standards.The inspections were conducted nationwide between January and September of 2025. From the data
Isuzu has brought out its fully electric, autonomous passenger bus at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Called the Erga EV, the bus utilizes LiDAR technology, along with multiple cameras and radar systems, to map out and follow its pre-programmed route.It
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will be extending its operations in Camarines Sur, with a new route from Naga to Lupi Viejo and back.The new route will begin serving passengers on November 5, 2025, with three daily trips starting at 4:
In this new series on Top Gear, we'll be visiting different neighborhood bike shops for our readers who are active transport users and bike commuters. We'll be sharing the basic bike services they provide for essential bike maintenance along with
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