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Here's how you can take part in these initiatives to oppose the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program

The government assured on Friday that there will be no transport crisis come 2024, as it provides a month-long grace period for unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUV) to continue their operations. The caveat, however, is that they will no longer be allowed to consolidate after the temporary reprieve. In a…

"In the general scheme of things, it would be a big help if the DOTr could build a system that can be trusted, because when theres these kinds of news, people will have doubts. So instead of shifting to a modernized system and getting into the new way of doing things, maybe even more, will start to doubt the modernization."

"This only means that no legitimate new supply for road public transport has been introduced for the past fifteen years, with the exception of P2P buses and premium vans,” said Rebecca Padilla, convenor of Komyut.

"Apparently, all it takes was a stroke of a pen. We are grateful that the lines for dialogue are now open," Mar Valbuena of Manibela seconded. "Certainly, there are still many ways for LTFRB to increase public transport supply. We plan to clearly present these recommendations through a position paper," added Valbuena.

THE cancellation of three massive railway projects due to a financial tussle between the governments of the Philippines and China may prove to be both good news and bad news for commuters and the economy. Experts interviewed by the BusinessMirror gave mixed responses, with one camp saying that the Philippines…

“The current leadership of the DOTr has really neglected public transportation,” Cerna said in Filipino.

Filipino commuters have to wait 20 to 30 minutes to secure a ride and another one to 2.5 hours of travel time to reach their destination.

When the Trains Stopped, Cyclists Dodged Manila’s Choking Traffic City dwellers around the world turned to bicycles as the pandemic forced urban areas to restrict public transit. In the crowded Philippine capital, that meant weaving through notoriously bad traffic. Cyclists navigating traffic in Makati City, outside the Philippine capital. Metro Manila’s cycling surge is notable because the area has some of Asia’s worst urban congestion.Credit...Kimberly dela Cruz for The New York Times B...