To address the rise in motorbike-related accidents
Think driving a car in Metro Manila is rough? Just imagine having to ride a motorcycle on a daily basis. We aren't just referring to arriving at the office drenched in sweat, either. Safety-wise, riders are considerably more at risk
by Drei Laurel
Kamot ulo brigade, pasok!
Once again, traffic data shows we're all still driving way too close to one another.According to data from the 2021 Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) report, sideswipes and rear-enders were by far the most common types
by Drei Laurel
Do you agree with these findings?
Word of advice for those of you who often find themselves rushing to get home after work: Be careful behind the wheel.According to data from the 2021 Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) report, evening rush hours are more
by Drei Laurel
14,870 persons were injured as a result of these incidents
Now that things have pretty much returned to normal (almost), traffic in Metro Manila is back to pre-pandemic levels. And with more motorists out and about, it's inevitable that there'll be more incidents on the road, right? Well, that
Drive safe, guys
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) report for 2021 is finally out. If you still aren't putting your seatbelt on behind the wheel, maybe these numbers will make you reconsider.Last year,
by Drei Laurel
Stay home from 10pm to 5am, unless for work or an emergency
Will the LTO’s new mandatory rider training help reduce this figure?
The number of motorcycle-related fatalities in Metro Manila increased slightly in 2020, despite the presence of government checkpoints at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people shifted to two-wheelers due to limited public-transport availability and physical-
by Aris Ilagan
Drive safe
Move over, early morning. According to the 2020 Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) report, the period from 7pm to 12am recorded the highest number of fatal traffic incidents last year.A total of 65,032 road crashes were recorded
by Drei Laurel
As more cyclists hit the road, bicycle-related incidents have increased
We need more bicycle-friendly roads-that's been the case for quite some time now already. But this fact is being highlighted yet again by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) report
Fewer cars, fewer road mishaps
The Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) report for 2020 is out, and as expected, there were significantly fewer road mishaps recorded last year compared with the year prior.With fewer vehicles on the roads due to COVID-19 lockdown
by Drei Laurel
This is a serious problem
Guys, we have a serious problem here in the Philippines when it comes to road accidents. No, it isn't just that there are more road mishaps happening than any motorist would be comfortable with. It's that the drivers-or authorities-
by Drei Laurel
Were you involved in a road mishap last year?
Ever heard of personal space?
So, last year's Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) numbers are in. What have we learned so far? That the Philippine capital is not a safe place for motorcycles, that early morning drives are risky business, and that our
by Drei Laurel
Fast cars and dark roads don’t mix
Early morning drives are supposed to be calm and relaxing-a time to plug in a chill playlist, gather your thoughts, and think behind the wheel. Unfortunately for us in the city, 2019 data suggests the wee hours of the day are
by Drei Laurel
Ride safe out there
Own a motorcycle? Then you're going to want to take extra care the next time you head out because motorbike-related deaths have once again topped the Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System's (MMARAS) list of traffic fatalities last
by Drei Laurel
Resulting in 394 recorded fatalities throughout the year
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has already released the full Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) annual report for 2019, so it's time to see how much safer or more dangerous the roads in the metro have become
