MMDA Lists Roads Where E-Trikes, E-Bikes are Banned

E-Bikes and E-Trikes will be regulated starting April 2024, as the MMDA has passed Regulation No. 24-022, which prohibits E-Bikes, E-Trikes, Tricycles, Pedicabs, Pushcarts, and Kuligligs from traversing national roads. MMDA listed 19 major roads in Metro Manila where e-bikes and e-trikes are banned. “Due to the proliferation of e-vehicles, the MMC deemed it imperative to regulate […]

MMDA Drops Hammer On Bus Lane Violators, Fines Them As Much As 20K

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is done playing nice with bus lane violators. A few days after announcing that they’ll be imposing higher fines on any unauthorized vehicle that is caught using the bus-exclusive EDSA carousel lane, the MMDA has done exactly that. In an operation done a day ago, the MMDA has started aggressively […]

MMDA Plans to Remove Coding Window Permanently

Anticipating the heavy traffic for the coming holidays, the MMDA plans to remove the coding window with the current number coding scheme permanently. The MMDA approved a resolution to remove the current window hours for its number coding scheme last October 25. However, the MMDA clarified on its official Twitter/X account that it has yet […]

MMDA To Fine Motorcycle Riders Sheltering Under Flyovers, Overpasses During Rains

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced it will fine motorcycle riders that shelter under flyovers and overpasses when it rains. According to the government agency, anyone caught doing the practice from August 1, 2023 onwards will be fined Php 1,000 as they will be considered obstructing the road of traffic. Image via ABS-CBNWhile […]

MMDA: EDSA Average Speed Better than Pre-Pandemic Times

Now that the pandemic’s pretty much over, traffic has returned roughly back to normal, with motorists getting frustrated at the amount of time wasted on the road due to this. EDSA is the major thoroughfare that’s notorious for heavy, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and MMDA recently released its statistics on vehicle volume and average speed along EDSA. […]

MMDA, LTO Sign Data Sharing Agreement For No Contact Apprehension

It’s official: the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have established a data-sharing agreement to make punishing violators easier. The memo was signed today by MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando S. Artes and LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante, with the goal of fortifying the current No Contact Apprehension systems (NCAP) […]

MMDA Launches Free Charging Station for E-Bikes, E-Scooters

After reiterating the registration requirement for e-bikes and e-scooters, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) just launched a free solar charging station for them. According to MMDA, the solar charging station will open on June 27 and will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located at the new MMDA head office […]

MMDA Wants Stricter Regulations on E-Bikes and E-Scooters

After reiterating that e-bikes and e-scooters have to be registered, the MMDA announced its plans to tighten the regulations on using electric scooters and bicycles in Metro Manila. MMDA Head for Traffic Discipline Office for Enforcement Victor Nuñez said in an interview with ABS-CBN New Channel’s Rundown that “The road operation of e-vehicles must be […]

MMDA Reiterates License, Registration Requirement for E-Bikes and E-Scooters

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is coordinating with concerned government agencies for the regulation and licensing of e-bikes and e-scooters. From January to May this year,  MMDA has recorded 64 accidents involving e-bikes, 16 accidents involving e-trikes, and 2 accidents involving e-scooters. For that reason, Atty. Vic Nuñez, Director of MMDA Traffic Enforcement Group, […]

The MMDA is Proposing Even More Ridiculous Coding Systems For 2022

The MMDA recently made a Facebook post on coding systems they could possibly implement in 2022. This comes after traffic begins to return to its usual gridlocked state under Alert Level 1. These are nowhere near final but the department has gone to social media to gather the people’s thoughts on these. We’ll summarize it […]

MMDA Considering Two New Number Coding Schemes

As its means to address heavy traffic in Metro Manila, the MMDA is proposing two number coding schemes where cars cannot use public roads on two weekdays. Under its proposal, cars with odd last numbers on their plates cannot use public roads from 7am to 10am and from 5pm to 8pm every Monday and Thursday, […]

MMDA Reshuffles Top Officials to Address Traffic Surge

The volume of traffic is expected to increase as society returns to normal. To address this problem, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reshuffled its top officials.  MMDA chair Romando Artes appointed Edison Nebrija as the head of the New Task Force Special Operations (TFSO) and Anti-Colorum Unit; Jeffrey Torres as the new head of […]