We didn’t see this coming
by Lije Martin
The private operator will only handle operations and maintenance
The Department of Transportation clarified over the weekend that the MRT-3's upcoming privatization will only transfer the railway's operation and maintenance duties, with the government retaining asset ownership and fare-setting authority in a public-private partnership. The statement
by Angelo Nieto
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
by Lije Martin
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
by Billy Caluag
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.
by Angelo Nieto
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
by Billy Caluag
Amid public transport operators’ rising operating costs during this fuel crisis
A round of public transport fare hikes is set to take effect today, September 28, 2026. This follows last week's DOTr memorandum directing the LTFRB to lift the suspension of fare hikes put into place in March, around the start of
by Angelo Nieto
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.
by Billy Caluag
Multiple figures have stated the administration is exhausting all its options
As the public transport sector continues to feel the crunch of the fuel crisis that started in March, the government has reiterated that its support will continue to come in the form of targeted subsidies and initiatives. While Malacañang assures transport
by Angelo Nieto
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.
by Billy Caluag
The toll operator will also provide flood warnings via SMS
After serious flooding recently hit the San Simon-Pulilan segment of the North Luzon Expressway, the Department of Transportation and the Toll Regulatory Board have directed the NLEX Corporation to consider reimbursing Class 1 motorists who were forced to turn around on
by Billy Caluag
Pending further setbacks
The Unified Grand Central Station (UGCS) has been a long time coming. Also known as the Common Station, this major under-construction transport hub at the intersection of EDSA and North Avenue in Quezon City is meant to seamlessly connect the LRT-
by Kara Santos
The official hearing is set for July 9
On July 1, 2026, the Department of Transportation, through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), issued show-cause orders (SCO) to 34 PUV operators due to their failure to serve the commuting public.The accused operators were seen at a
by Billy Caluag
103 stops will be built nationwide with lighting, seats, and charging stations
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) presented one of its newly built modern public utility vehicle stops in Marikina City on its official Facebook page. The DOTr has announced the construction of 103 modern PUV stops nationwide in addition to the 24 stops
by Lije Martin
Also including a terminal for buses, jeeps, and vans
Ayala Malls is expanding and refreshing Trinoma with the construction of The Exchange, a new 40,000sqm wing that connects to the Unified Grand Central Station (UGCS). This addition will see the North Avenue mall transformed into a commercial hub directly linked
by Angelo Nieto
The new lanes run along McArthur Highway and FilAm Friendship Highway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has set up 11km of new bike lanes in Angeles City, Pampanga as part of its expansion of active transport infrastructure in the Philippines. These bike lanes are classified as Class 2 cycleways, having clearly painted pavement
by Angelo Nieto
PUV operators can save up to P5-M over the next three months
Starting today, May 18, the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) will be waiving terminal fees for PUVs. This initiative will run for three months, and was announced last week by the Department of Transportation (DOTr.)All PUVs that stop at PITX
by Angelo Nieto
It can accommodate up to 1,000 passengers at a time
The Department of Transportation posted photos of the new Port of Lucena passenger terminal building (PTB) on its Facebook page. The new building is set to open soon, aiming to provide better comfort for passengers traveling to and from Quezon.According to
by Lije Martin
Bus drivers will get P100/km, modern PUV operators P40/km, and jeepney drivers P30/km
On April 15, 2026, the Philippine government's Net Service Contracting Program will take effect to support around 15 million commuters and 1,000 transportation operators. The nationwide initiative will cost P1 billion, with P800 million allocated for 823 road-based routes,
by Billy Caluag
Toll fees will also be discounted for motorists
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
by Billy Caluag
The driver will need to explain their actions to the DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued a show-cause order on a driver who was seen illegally overtaking other vehicles on a two-lane street. In a video circulating online, a white SUV attempted to get past two tricycles by swerving
by Billy Caluag
