Articles about Commuting

Looking for an ultra-compact two-wheeler?

Still thinking about buying a bike to help you easily get around the city while we're in what seems to be a never-ending quarantine? In case you're still looking for bicycles that are perfect for the city, check this

The policy is set to be implemented on July 26

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) has finally come out in the open to oppose the controversial rider's barrier policy set to be implemented by the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 on July 26, or six days from

Want

Our days of having to bring extra shirts to the office may be numbered. Sony has just introduced a palm-sized 'wearable thermo device' you can tuck underneath your polo, and it's capable of keeping you cool and sweat-free during

This is the story behind the Good Morning towel

There are many reasons to stan the childhood staple accessory that is the humble bimpo: it's the perfect size to stuff into your shirt's back, it's lightweight and ultra-absorbent-but at some point, we graduate to the heavy-

We can only dream

It was the stuff of nightmares for every Metro Manila commuter: A freak rainstorm had turned the city into even more of a dreaded traffic hellhole than it usually is. Carlo Maala, in his late 20s in 2017, was making his way

Need a new mode of transportation?

Thinking about getting a bike but not sure if you're fit enough to pedal across the city? You might want to consider investing in an electric bicycle or an 'e-bike' especially now that more cities are planning to enforce bike

It has a three-row setup

We're currently seeing the country ease into general community quarantine in the last couple of days. Businesses have reopened, trains are operating, and workers are going back to their offices. All of which follow strict guidelines and are under limited capacity.

Good news, commuters

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will add new bus routes starting tomorrow, June 5. This move aims to help more employees get to work, as businesses have resumed operations under general community quarantine (

Did you take public transport yesterday?

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking into allowing jeepneys to operate during general community quarantine (GCQ) areas earlier than planned-but it will still depend on the need for public transportation options."Kung hindi sufficient yung bus na yan, ang next

About time

Bikers and bus riders may have something to look forward to after the community quarantine: Transport officials are looking into turning the innermost lane of EDSA into a bus-only lane, with the outermost lane reserved for bikes, the Metropolitan Manila Development

‘We miss commuting.’ It’s kind of weird hearing yourself say that.

People say you don't know what you've got until it's gone. Well, it's been a good couple of weeks now since we last took public transportation and, for all the s*** the daily grind puts us through, and

Are you ready to make the jump?

If there's anything the last several days have taught us, it's that remote-office setups aren't just a fad-they're here for good.It isn't just the threat of a deadly virus that calls for more companies

Uh oh

Note: The image above is a file photo from our archives.Metro Manila's community quarantine period is off to a rough and possibly dangerous start.Commuters in some areas of the nation's capital were greeted this morning by large crowds

But remember: Stay in if you can

Even before a 'community quarantine' was declared for the National Capital Region on the evening of March 12, the government had cautioned the public against taking overcrowded public transportation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in various parts of the country,

Standing is still allowed, as long as the bus isn’t overcrowded

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has addressed concerns regarding the use of public buses amid Metro Manila's ongoing COVID-19 scare.In a press conference held on March 10, the agency announced that overcrowded buses will not be

Of course, commuting is hell for any gender

There is no doubt that the hellish ordeal known as the Metro Manila daily commute chooses no gender. But to celebrate International Women's Day we wanted to share what going from point A to B is like for ladies. Many women

It would have blocked the view of the shrine

A few days ago, Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte suspended the construction of the MRT-7's Quezon Memorial Circle station due to concerns surrounding the facility's size and effect on its surrounding area.Initially, some netizens saw the move as

Construction has been put on hold by the QC local government

It appears the MRT-7 project has hit a snag.The Quezon City local government has put the rail line's construction on hold due to concerns surrounding the size of the MRT-7's Quezon Memorial Circle station (QMC). In a

“The petitioners stand to suffer the consequences”

The Mandaluyong City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued a 72-hour temporary restraining order (TRO) on the 10,000-rider cap in Metro Manila for riders from each of the three companies participating in motorcycle-taxi pilot run as imposed by

‘The TWG will not be deterred by threats’

A few days ago, commuter welfare group Lawyers for Commuters Safety and Protection (LCSP) questioned the Department of Transportation (DOTr) technical working group's (TWG) authority over the ongoing motorcycle-taxi pilot run. Now, the agency has responded.In a strongly worded