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Areas surrounding PICC and CCP will be affected
In preparation for the 49th ASEAN Summit to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) from November 16 to 18, the Pasay City Government will be conducting temporary road closures starting tomorrow, October 24. In a public advisory by the
For the safety of commuters getting on and off the platform
The Department of Transportation has given bus operators using the EDSA Busway a six-month extension to comply with the government agency's EDSA Busway Left-Side Door Policy. The directive requires all buses along the busway to have doors facing the
These are the Bagong Barrio, Monumento, and North Avenue stops
The Department of Transportation recently announced that rehabilitation works on three EDSA Busway stations are finally complete. Commuters can enjoy updated facilities at the North Avenue, Monumento, and Bagong Barrio stops.Like other refurbished stations, these locations now feature wider platforms, better
AltMobility Philippines envisions what more dedicated bus lanes could look like
You may have heard that the Department of Transportation is studying the feasibility of adding busway systems on other major thoroughfares around Metro Manila. Three corridors are reportedly in the running: C5, Quezon Avenue, and Ortigas-Aurora. All of which could "expand
Segments will gradually open across that time period
After a recent site inspection, the Department of Transportation announced that the North-South Commuter Railway will begin partial operations by 2027. According to transportation undersecretary for railways Timothy John Batan, this first phase will open the 27km and seven-station segment
Something similar to the EDSA Busway, which serves almost 200,000 commuters daily
Department of Transportation undersecretary Mark Steven Pastor said earlier this week that the agency is preparing to evaluate the feasibility of busway lines on C5, Quezon Avenue, and Ortigas-Aurora. These major thoroughfares were identified by an earlier World Bank-funded study.
The budget includes P5 billion each for service contracting and fuel subsidies
The House of Representatives has officially approved the Department of Transportation's proposed P300.96 billion budget for 2027. As with regular proceedings, the proposal will still need to pass through the Senate and the Office of the President before any funds
Great news for commuters and cyclists around the area
Attention, cyclists and commuters in Alabang: The Department of Transportation has just inaugurated an end-of-trip bike facility and three new PUV stops around the district. These new structures are spread throughout Alabang and feature helpful equipment for all road users.
According to the agency, the busway served 63 million passengers in 2025
The Department of Transportation has officially requested P1.756 billion in funding for the EDSA Busway's 2027 operations. This comes after the public transport line was given no allocation in the Department of Budget and Management's proposal for next year.
Construction for the station broke ground on September 16
The Metro Manila Subway Project is moving along as construction for the station at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 broke ground on September 16. With the subway's southern terminus on the way, the public can expect the complete line to
The entire line is expected to open by the third quarter of 2031
Construction of the Metro Manila Subway is well underway with the groundbreaking of the rail line's Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 Station. This will serve as the southern terminus of the line, which will start in Valenzuela City at its
Construction for the new station can soon begin
The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has secured right-of-way for the Las Piñas Station of the Light Rail Transit Line 1. This was recently finalized through a memorandum of agreement signed by the LRTA and the Villar Group.The
Common sense and courtesy go a long way
The Department of Transportation Manila Metro Rail Transit Line 3 reminded passengers to keep conversations to a minimum and avoid making too much noise inside enclosed train carriages to maintain a peaceful environment for all passengers.On their official Facebook page, the
It aims to use electric buses and dedicated lanes
The Makati local government unit is evaluating a proposal from a consortium of companies through the Public-Private Partnership Center, on the development of a new bus system within the city to ease traffic congestion. The Makati Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system
e-Jeepneys are also set to follow
The Philippine government continues to push for locally manufactured electric vehicles. In a report by the Philippine News Agency, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the initiative's immediate goal is to produce an "all-Filipino electric tricycle" before expanding into electric jeepneys.
Don’t have one yet? Here's a guide to getting one
In case you missed the news, the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) are offering free train rides for national ID holders every Wednesday this August 2026.National ID holders can avail of
By then, the MRT-7 should also be running
Interim operations of the Unified Grand Central Station, also known as Common Station, are expected to start in the first quarter of 2028. This was confirmed by the Department of Transportation secretary Giovanni Lopez in an interview with 105.9 True FM.
The devs want to make commuting less stressful through publicly available data
Commuting by train in Metro Manila often has to be done blind. Until you get to the station, you're never really sure of details like how crowded a platform is or when the next train should be coming in. A team
There’s also a piso-fare promo until July 31 for MySSS Card users
LRT-2 passengers can now use Mastercard- or Visa-branded debit and credit cards, NFC-enabled mobile or wearable devices, and other digital wallets to pay for their fare. The Department of Transportation announced that the LRT-2s cashless gates are now
In celebration of Independence Day
Metro Manila's Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines will be waiving fares during select hours on Friday, June 12, 2026. The LRT-1 and LRT-2 systems now join the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 in offering free rides during Independence
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