Including electric buses, ferries and more
by Kara Santos
Bus drivers will get P100/km, modern PUV operators P40/km, and jeepney drivers P30/km
On April 15, 2026, the Philippine government's Net Service Contracting Program will take effect to support around 15 million commuters and 1,000 transportation operators. The nationwide initiative will cost P1 billion, with P800 million allocated for 823 road-based routes,
by Billy Caluag
The official guidelines are still being drafted as of this writing
Last week, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that together with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, it would allow and facilitate carpooling among motorists with prvate vehicles to help mitigate the effects of the seemingly non-stop fuel-price hikes.
Eligible vehicles will only need to secure Special Permits from the LTFRB
Desperate times call for desperate measures, indeed. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced that it has come to an agreement with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to temporarily allow company-based shuttle service schemes to help motorists deal with
The specific amounts will be announced on Tuesday, March 17
The price of crude oil is still volatile as tensions in the Middle East continue to delay oil shipments around the world. In light of rising fuel prices, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has confirmed that fare hikes will apply
by Lije Martin
The third offense will entail a P15,000 fine and cancellation of CPC
The Land Transportation Office recently announced that it is preparing for the holidays, and part of this prep included its new policy against drivers of Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) who cancel bookings amid the Christmas rush. Now, an official memo has
Peak traffic is back in Metro Manila
The holiday rush is here, and with a couple of weeks or so to go before Christmas, traffic has only continued to worsen in Metro Manila. It's gotten harder to move around, and with traffic jams in every business district, taxi
Among other new safety orders and recommendations
Today, May 5, a joint press conference was held by the Department of Transportation, the Land Transportation Office, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and other concerned government agencies to discuss the many accidents and incidents that transpired over the last
by Billy Caluag
It’s “long overdue,” says LTO chief
Remember when the government said that it will require putting speed limiters in Public Utility Vehicles? It was supposed to be fully implemented way back in 2016, but it seems not much progress was made on it since.Now, the current heads
No to body shaming
In case you missed it, there was a viral incident that saw a jeepney driver telling off a passenger to get off the vehicle. The reason? The passenger's size.The incident was filmed by the commuter herself and she has since
45,000 jobs at risk
In the pre-COVID era, if commuters were in a rush and traffic was terrible, the only 'option,' if you can call it that, were habal-habal or colorum motorcycle taxis. This illegal nature all changed in 2019, when the Land Transportation
The time has come
It's time's up for jeepney operators who have yet to consolidate their units. After years of moving the deadline, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun apprehending unconsolidated jeepney units that continue to ply the streets.The
“How can we issue a traffic violation ticket if the users do not possess a license?”
Several government agencies are joining forces to come up with a unified regulation that will govern the use of electric vehicles-especially e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-tricycles-on local roads.Currently, the requirements and restrictions for the operation of electric-
It now has 15 days to present a proof of compliance with the TNVS guidelines
Remember inDrive, the newest ride-hailing service provider to enter the Philippines? Well, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has just ordered a suspension of its operations.According to the LTFRB's official statement, inDrive will remain suspended until it
Catcalling is not a compliment
Ever been harassed, catcalled, or groped while riding public transport? There's a law that protects you from that. While you could air your sentiments on social media, aggrieved passengers can now report incidents of sexual harassment to the "Bawal Bastos" hotline
by Kara Santos
Amid rising fuel prices
In case you missed it, a P4/L price hike for diesel takes effect today, August 8. This marks the fifth consecutive week that diesel prices have gone up.To aid operators and drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs), the government will
We paid more attention to the points that weren’t discussed than those that were
Earlier today, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). We ourselves were keeping a close eye on this year's SONA, as there are currently a lot of issues involving the transport sector.However, Marcos Jr.
Here’s some long-weekend reading for you
The DOJ sets the record straight
Time and again, national government agencies remind its people on what they can and cannot do in the line of duty. If you recall recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) reiterated that its marshals and deputized officers are not allowed to confiscate
Good news for commuters
For those struggling to book a ride, there might be some relief in the coming months. That's because the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will open up to 10,300 Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) slots. That is according
The initial 4,000 slots were filled quickly
With the country mostly relaxing its restrictions on Covid-19, the need for mobility and transport is coming back to pre-pandemic levels. Keen on catering to that demand, Grab Philippines would like an additional 20,000 slots for Transport Network Vehicle
