Category: News

Effective today, February 13, the flagdown rates for taxis is now 40 pesos, or 10 pesos higher than what we’ve had for some time. This was approved by the LTFRB, as a result of rising fuel costs.

Starting today, taxi riders nationwide, including those in Metro Manila, will have to pay a flagdown rate of P40 after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved the provisional increase.

Although the rate for the first 500 meters will go up by P10, the fare for the succeeding meters and waiting time will remain the same.

Also in the report, taxi operators are requesting for an increase in the 300 meter/2 minutes incremental rate, with the desire to set it at Php 5.50, a significant increase from the current Php 3.50. Good luck to them with being competitive with Uber, Grab, and other ride-sharing alternatives.

The MMDA has just revealed a plan to ban jeepneys that run through parts of EDSA, including what will likely be an unpopular inclusion: ban them from even just crossing EDSA.

The plan is estimated to affect a thousand jeepneys in the affected routes, while hoping to decongest EDSA traffic. While the idea may sound unpopular to jeepney drivers and commuters, the top two transport groups have already expressed their support.

Initially, there will be no fines imposed on violators as the details are discussed among those concerned; at the same time, the implementation will be limited to key areas in EDSA.

In a report from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the MMDA has temporarily stopped issuing new number coding exemptions as it reviews the whole policy.

Continue reading “MMDA suspends issuance of number coding exemptions”

This news isn’t a surprise to many, and I’m sure it’s received with mixed opinions: the MMDA has chosen to extend its no-window number coding scheme which was originally implemented during the 2016 Christmas season.

Continue reading “MMDA: No-window Number Coding Scheme Extended Up To July 2017”