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These should speed up security checks
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
by Billy Caluag
Internet speeds are said to be around 60mbps
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
by Billy Caluag
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
by Billy Caluag
A guide for newbie commuters
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,
by Kara Santos
Have you tried Grab Sabay-Sakay?
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
by Billy Caluag
Cubao, Magallanes, and PITX
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
Construction is expected to conclude on May 31
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
by Billy Caluag
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
A guide for commuters
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
by Kara Santos
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
by Billy Caluag
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
Would these work on the EDSA Carousel?
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
by Billy Caluag
The route will run three daily trips
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:
by Billy Caluag
They support bike-to-work commuters
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
by Kara Santos
*At least once a week
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be facing a big reality check, as acting secretary Giovanni Lopez has obligated select officials to commute from their homes to their offices.Starting Wednesday, September 17, these officials will need to use public transportation once
by Billy Caluag
Starting the second week of September
Starting September 15, 2025, the white-colored beep card for students will finally be made available in train stations in Metro Manila.Students, who are among the most frequent users of Metro Manila's rail lines (LRT Lines 1 and 2 and
by Kara Santos
Students will be able to enjoy automatic 50% fare discounts
Mark your calendars: The white-colored beep card will be made available to all students on September 15, 2025. With this special beep card, the 50% fare discount that students are entitled to will be automatically applied at the turnstile.Before this,
by Billy Caluag
Operational from 6am to 9am and 5pm to 8pm every day
The Love Bus is now in Metro Cebu, with a new route that stretches from Talisay City-Anjo World to Cebu City. After previous pilot tests, the Love Bus now has a regular schedule that follows the new route every day, from
by Billy Caluag
It’s expected to be completed by December
Yesterday, the Department of Transportation announced that a commuter-friendly concourse will replace the grueling, 30-foot-tall EDSA-Kamuning footbridge, also known as Mt. Kamuning.The new Kamuning EDSA Busway concourse is expected to be operational in December later this year,
by Billy Caluag
Good riddance
The EDSA-Kamuning footbridge, better known as Mt. Kamuning, is on its way out, and a brand-new, commuter-friendly concourse will take its place. According to the Department of Transportation, the Kamuning EDSA Busway concourse will be constructed similarly to the
by Billy Caluag
