Despite assurances by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board that expanding motorcycle taxis would not endanger the livelihood of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, still the outrage against MCTs become noisier by the day, at least a month leading to the final completion of the pilot study on MCTs by the Technical Working Group headed by the LTFRB chair.

Expanding motorcycle taxis do not affect PUVs

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has promised to provide assistance to jeepney drivers who were affected by the consolidation scheme under the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP).

Assistance for ‘unconsolidated’ drivers assured

The deadline to remove unconsolidated jeepneys from the roads takes effect today, May 16, and yet drivers and operators of the unconsolidated jeepneys have been waging protests against their phase out with “anti-poor” modern jeepneys and mini buses, that would make them obtain loans of P2.4 million each just to be able to continue plying their routes.


Chaos on the roads?

The ride-hailing service whose driver was involved in a case of robbery with rape can also face sanctions, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

Sanctions mulled vs. rider in robbery/rape case

Pending pilot study on their impact on traffic

Are motorcycle taxis really a viable solution to Metro Manila’s transportation woes?

LTFRB suspends motorcycle taxi expansion

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. has defended his decision to advance the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), formerly known as the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), against claims it was rushed.

PBBM stands firm on PUVMP issue

Grab eyes other locations as rivals emerge

As Angkas, the leader in the motorcycle taxi sector, prepares to get into four-wheel operations (of which Grab is the current leader), Grab is eyeing more locations by the second half this year for its services.

Angkas goes 4 wheels 

In an implied admission of its inability to improve public transport systems in the metropolis, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), approved the operations of 14 new ride-hailing transport systems for the growing number of commuters and in time for the school opening this week and in early August.

LTFRB OKs 14 new TNVS firms

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