Nobody was killed, fortunately
Human error is the leading cause in Metro Manila
Deadly road crashes have made headlines over the past weeks, raising concerns and questions about the state of road safety in the Philippines.What are the causes of all the road crashes? Why do these vehicular accidents keep happening? Why can'
by Kara Santos
And for that, we’ll need a better system in place
The past year has been a nightmare for motoring. It's not just because of the seemingly worsening traffic in the metro. We're talking about the viral mishaps-the fatalities and the endless road-rage incidents-that have been happening on
Is this the right move?
There's been a lot of turmoil in the world of motoring over the past week, with one major accident happening after the other, and with some moto vlogger drama on the side. Earlier today, the Department of Transportation and the Land
He needs to appear before the agency on May 8
It's been a grim week in the world of motoring over the past week. After that freak accident involving a Solid North passenger bus, another fatal accident happened at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 (NAIA T1).New NAIA Infrastructure
Know your rights as a cyclist
From squaring off with reckless drivers to unpredictable road conditions, the dangers that urban cyclists face in Metro Manila's car-centric streets are all too real. Unfortunately, many cyclists are unsure how to respond when involved in a road incident.AltMobility,
by Kara Santos
SAICT reiterates the importance of following the EDSA Busway rules
A motorcycle rider has died after crashing against a passenger bus in the EDSA Busway today, August 19, according to a post by the Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT).No further details have been provided as of this writing,
The UN wants to improve road safety and reduce the number of crashes globally
Road incidents are pretty common in the metro. Just check out the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS) reports from the past few years and you'll see what we mean.It's a
A 90-day suspension, to be exact
If you spend enough time on social media, then chances are, you've seen all the viral videos and photos that made the rounds on cyberspace the other weekend from the 2023 BMW Owners Society of Saferiders (BOSS) Ironman Motorcycle Challenge. A
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
Try not to panic
If you've ever seen a motorcycle on fire up close, then you know well the horrors a sight like that brings. And if the bike you were watching slowly burning to the ground was yours, well... we're sorry for your
The app is part of the LTO’s new incident-reporting system
Motorists will soon have an easier way to report motor vehicle-related crimes to the Land Transportation Office (LTO), as the agency is set to open its new Central Command Center (C3).The C3 will enable the public to report lost or
A common misconception
Imagine that you're nonchalantly driving down the road, minding your own business and obeying all the road rules-when suddenly a motorbike comes out of nowhere, hits the side of your vehicle, and tumbles down to the ground."I'm screwed,"
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
He is an advocate of safe biking
Ger Victor is an advocate of helmet use whether you are biking to work, going on a long ride, or just buying at a nearby sari-sari store.The popular cycling content creator, who recently breached the 100,000-subscriber mark on
What do you think about these new developments?
