Number coding lifted for March 24-25 only

It’s the Holy Week again. Be advised that for private vehicles, number coding in Metro Manila will only be lifted on March 24 and 25 – Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Only provincial buses will be exempted from coding on March 23, Holy Wednesday. This...

NLEX-SCTEX integrated in time for Holy Week

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) has finally been integrated just in time for the Holy Week. Travel time from Balintawak going to Subic is now expected to get trimmed by around 40 minutes. Part of the integration is...

Fatal motorcycle incidents up in 2015

Motorcycles are the cheaper and faster way to get around the Metro but it is definitely not safer. According to the MMDA’s stats, 66 road incidents involving motorcycles are recorded daily. Road incidents that resulted in fatalities involving motorcycles rose in...

Rideshare Chronicles: Uber pilots Family Profiles

Ever had someone else book an Uber ride for you? While it works, sometimes, the driver would be skeptical as to why they’re picking up Maria when it’s Juan who booked the ride. Sometimes people would be using a product or a service beyond its intended...

Taxi fare cuts approved by LTFRB

LTFRB has approved a nationwide fare cut (with exception to the CAR) on taxis. Fare will now be PhP 30 flag-down and PhP 3.50 for every succeeding 500 meters and PhP 3.50 for every waiting time of 90 seconds. The new rates will be effective on March 19. Airport taxis...