It’s “undas” once again and many people are getting ready to visit their departed loved ones in their home provinces. In line with this, the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is expecting a jump in vehicle volume by 10 to 15 percent from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. This is not a problem for the […]
The country’s road towards cashless transactions in tollways is not going as smooth. Since the implementation of RFID-only transactions last December 1, motorists are marred with long lines and non-functioning RFID lanes, causing heavy traffic among Luzon’s major expressways. It also does not help that people applying for RFID (be it Autosweep or Easytrip) has […]
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 […]
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) announced a new round of toll hikes effective June 15. This is two years after its last round of toll hikes, where Class 1 vehicles have to pay an additional Php 2, while Class 2 and 3 vehicles have to pay an additional Php 3 and Php 4 respectively. […]
When some hear of MPT Mobility, they imagine mere transport from Point A to Point B. However, MPT Mobility is “more than that,” as illustrated by company President and CEO, Rodrigo E. Franco. He continues: “being mobile is not only transport but also the elevation of your stature and lifestyle,” so his company wishes to […]
If your RFID sticker is problematic, the new Easytrip RFID sticker might do the trick. Easytrip has a new RFID sticker with higher readability than its predecessors. Replacement is free, just go to the nearest Easytrip RFID station. This is part of the intensive RFID sticker and card replacement program for damaged, defective, or unreadable […]
After NPC ordered four online lending apps to be shut down a few months ago, the SEC for their part imposed a moratorium on the registration of new online lending apps. Aside from privacy risks, SEC explained that they stopped accepting applications as some online lending apps engage in abusive practices like shaming borrowers by […]
Metro Pacific Tollways officially announces MPT Mobility, a new venture that provides mobility solutions using digital technology. Comprising of seven business units, they offer solutions to help in various business operation needs. The business units under MPT Mobility are: Dibz. MPT Mobility’s smart parking service offers pre-booked parking, valet services, parking management, and Dibz Shop. […]
Another breathtaking project is about to finish. At 82%, the stunning Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) is nearing completion. The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) is the third link to Mactan Island from Cordova Municipality. The toll bridge has a design speed of 80 kilometers per hour (kph) and a navigational clearance or height of 51 meters […]
Bad news for motorists who depend on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX): the toll fee is set to increase tomorrow. That’s right, starting on May 18, Tuesday, passing through the NLEX will cost you a bit more than usual. MPTC Chief Officer Romulo Quimbo has announced over the weekend that the fee increase will officially […]