Dignified public transport should be a basic human right
by Kara Santos
What changes do you want to see?
According to a member of the Philippine Senate, changes are coming to the 'doble plaka' law.In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino bared that a "final push" to amend the controversial piece of legislation's "burdensome and discriminatory" provisions is
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Only if the queue reaches three vehicles
Are you tired of malfunctioning RFID readers ruining your drive? If this new proposal goes into effect, long queues at toll booths may soon be a thing of the past.Senator Raffy Tulfo is proposing that toll booths lift their barriers and
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“The vehicle was being driven by the driver of a family member”
The EDSA Busway traffic enforcers are on a roll this week. Senator Chiz Escudero today admitted to being the owner of the '7' protocol license plate worn by a black Toyota Land Cruiser that was apprehended for using the EDSA Busway on
House secretary general issues statement after Revilla-Nebrija EDSA Busway issue
Congress is now asking assistance from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to apprehend motorists illegally using expired or counterfeit '8' special plates assigned for the use of House members.Special 8 plates are assigned for
It appears some LTO frontliners need reminding
If you've ever been compelled to purchase compulsory third-party liability (CTPL) insurance to renew your vehicle registration despite having a comprehensive insurance policy, let's set the record straight: You don't need the former if you already have the
One senator thinks so
To say the doble plaka law is controversial might be an understatement-especially when you consider riders can be fined as much as P100,000 for violating some of its provisions.But is the law discriminatory? At least one member of the
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Do you agree with this?
In case you've forgotten about it already, the controversial doble plaka law is still very much alive. In fact, it was tackled yesterday by members of the Philippine Senate during a public hearing of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
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Will this pass?
Do you regularly pass along BIR Road or Agham Road in Quezon City? Soon, you might be referring to the busy thoroughfares by a different name altogether.A bill has been filed in the Philippine senate to rename the two roads after
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This is the basis of a new bicycle-centric bill filed in Senate
Mobility changes in the pandemic are making their way to legislation. Senator Raffy Tulfo is looking to expand bike lanes at a national scale through the introduction of a new bill that goes beyond simple funding. He expressed the need for a
Just one more expressway, bro
Can we all agree that building more roads to keep up with the growing number of cars is an unsustainable approach to the problem? It's a classic band-aid solution-at least when it comes to the big picture of mobility.
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Think this will be a game-changer?
Remember the Walkable and Bikeable Communities Act? Also known as Senate Bill no. 1290, the new piece of legislation is meant to make the local setting safer for pedestrians and individuals who turn to alternative mobility for transport. Well, it's now
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It will also lower the various fines stated under RA 11235 to just P5,000
Republic Act (RA) No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act may have already been signed into law, but it's not exactly in the clear just yet. Various rider groups and even legislators are still contesting the constitutionality of the act.
Have you returned to the office?
At first glance, being able to work from home seems like a win-win proposition for all involved. Remote employees eliminate a grueling commute from their daily routine, and employers get a better-rested and more efficient workforce.It isn't perfect,
Should the new admin go for this?
The government has already made known that it isn't too keen on suspending taxes to help motorists cope with rising fuel prices. One senator, though, is still following through on filing legislation to do exactly that.'An Act Suspending the Imposition
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When will this crisis end?
As pump prices continue to rise, it's no surprise how the public transport sector continues to clamor for solutions from the government. While we do understand the plight of operators and drivers of public utility vehicles, what some of us may
Who has the best ideas?
Senatorial candidates on March 12 presented their solutions for commuter woes before 'The Rundown', as workers returning to the office brave Metro Manila traffic under Alert Level 1.When asked how to improve the commute for Filipinos and lessen car dependence in
How has your week on the road been?
Pranksters beware
This week, the Senate approved on the third and final reading the measure that seeks to prohibit hoax orders and protect delivery riders and drivers from canceled bookings and fake deliveries.With 23 affirmative votes, the chamber unanimously approved Senate Bill No.
Will this catch on?
In September last year, the Philippine Senate passed a bill that sought to rename Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City to Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue. Well, it has just been signed into law.Republic Act no. 11608, also known as An Act Renaming
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