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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will transfer its main office to Clark, Pampanga. The transportation department said that the decision to transfer its main office to Pampanga is in line with its goals to improve the system of transportation as well as to assist in the development of areas outside Metro Manila. “The decision to transfer is in line with the unwavering efforts of the government to decongest Metro […]
(Eagle News) — Tatlong bus terminal ang ipinasara ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) dahil sa pag-ooperate nang walang permit ng Quezon City at paglabag sa “Nose-in, Nose-out policy” na pinaiiral sa mga terminal sa EDSA. Ang DLTB bus terminal ay nagkusa nang nagsara dahil walang terminal permit. Samantala ang Roro Bus Line at Dimple Star ay inabutang nag ooperate pa at agad na pinatawan ng closure order dahil wala ring barangay permit. Matapos mapatawan […]
by Paula RAMON Agence France-Presse SAO PAOLO, Brazil (AFP) — While Uber has changed ground transport in many cities, Sao Paulo’s infernal traffic jams have sparked a new app that opens the sky to commuters: Voom, a helicopter taxi service that charges according to distance and the passenger’s weight. It’s a godsend for those in a rush — but only if the weather permits. Gustavo Boyde, a Brazilian living in the United States who goes […]
(Eagle News) — Magdaragdag ang Department of Transportation (DOTr) ng mas maraming ruta ng Point to Point (P2P) bus bago matapos ang taon. Ayon sa DOTR, sa pamamagitan ng Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) ay target na mabuksan ang karagdagang apatnapung P2P routes. Ang kasalukuyang P2P routes ay mula: Trinoma/Centris sa Quezon City patungong Glorietta 5 sa Makati Robinsons Galleria sa Pasig City patungong Park Square sa Makati Alabang Town Center patungong Greenbelt Sm […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — More than 200 personnel of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau will undergo training regarding the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) The local government of Manila wants its personnel to be properly trained in the proper implementation of the ADDA in order to avoid incidents. “We’re requiring them to first undergo seminar on ADDA before they start flagging down motorists for violation,” Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said. “We don’t want […]
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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will meet with law enforcement agencies to clarify the scope of the new “Anti-Distracted Driving” law. LTFRB board member Atty. Eileen Lazada said that it is not only electronic gadgets that cause distracted driving but other sources, like ornaments and decorations placed in front of the driver. In the new law, drivers are prohibited from using communication devices and other electronic, entertainment […]
Reuters — An Elon Musk founded venture called The Boring Company has uploaded a video showing an innovative underground car tunneling system to beat traffic. The animation published on April 28 illustrates a prototype for the idea, showing cars being taken underground via slots that transport them across extensive tunnel networks at speeds of 200km/h. Musk sent out a tweet on December 17, 2016, that reads: “Traffic is driving me nuts. Am going to build […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metro Manila Development Authority will temporarily suspend the number-coding scheme on Friday, April 28 in preparation for the Association of South East Asian Nation Summit. Exempted from the suspension of the number coding scheme are Makati City and Las Piñas. The agency has also advised motorists and commuters to expect heavy traffic in Manila, Pasay and Makati City for the duration of the summit from April 26 to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Association of South East Asian Nations Secretariat have issued a traffic re-routing scheme to be implemented from April 26 to 29 in certain parts of Pasay City and Makati City. “Expect heavy traffic and take alternate routes,” the bodies said. Based on an advisory, the traffic re-routing will be implemented along Sen. W Diokno Boulevard, Jalandoni St., V. Sotto St., Bukanes St., anf A. […]
METRO MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Matapos atasan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ayusin ang problema sa trapiko ay agad na nagsagawa ang MMDA ng clearing operations noong Huwenes, April 6. Isa-isang binatak ang mga sasakyan na ilegal na naka-park sa Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Maynila at sa Dian Street sa Makati. Ang mga kalyeng ito ay no-parking zone at dinadaanan ng mga sasakyan kaya hindi dapat nakahambalang doon ang mga pribadong sasakyan. Isa ang illegal […]
