Aside from scrambling with its plans for the EDSA rehabilitation that has been suspended for the meantime, the DoTR is looking to have booking platform AirAsia Move shut down after it was caught charging overpriced flights. In its press conference today (June 2), Secretary Vince Dizon said that they found out in the AirAsia Move […]
Hopes for the completion of the common station to connect the LRT-1, MRT-3, and MRT-7 might be in limbo after the DoTR terminated its contract with BF Corporation and Foresight Development and Surveying Company (BFC-FDSC) Consortium due to excessive delays. BF Corporation secured the contract back in 2019 but faced multiple setbacks. “Now that we […]
Following two tragic roadside accidents and several road rage incidents, DoTR Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered LTO for the automatic license suspension of drivers that are caught on camera committing violations. With Dizon’s orders, those caught on camera–specifically through social media–violating road rules will have their license suspend automatically for 90 days without any investigation […]
Remember the Dalian trains that were supposed to increase the capacity of the MRT-3? With DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran stating in 2021 that the improved MRT-3 services are not due to the Dalian trains, an audit report by COA revealed that 48 Dalian trains remain unutilized. This has prompted COA to flag DoTR, explaining […]
A lot of commuters are not happy with the fare hike announcement for the LRT, which will take effect on August 2. The LRTA justified the fare hike, saying that the amount of money they will be getting from the fare adjustment will be allocated to the maintenance, operating expenses, and the repair and upkeep of […]
Aside from tapping the National Printing Office to procure 5 million license cards within 60 days last May, the DoTR confirmed that there will be more license cards that will be procured in the next two months, as it recently awarded the procurement to Banner Plastic Card Inc. last week. Banner Plastic Card is the […]
As part of its plans to improve NAIA, DoTR USec. Roberto Lim said in an interview with ANC that they’re confident that the privatization of NAIA may be implemented by the first quarter of 2024. This is despite criticisms from personalities like Sen. Risa Hontiveros, where she emphasized that privatization is not a cure-all solution […]
In its bid to reduce the carbon footprint in the Philippines and improve air quality, the DOTr is looking to use EVs for public transpo, and Sec. Jaime Bautista said that they are working on a roadmap for the transition to EVs. ”We’re also asking the operators, instead of operating the Euro 5 or Euro […]
Shots fired. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) wasted no time in letting the Land Transportation Office (LTO) know of its thoughts regarding the recent issues regarding shortages of plates and driver’s license cards. Here’s the scoop. It’s no surprise to anyone at this point that the LTO is facing a shortage of materials for license […]
Converge has recently signed a MOA with the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and airport operators in the country to provide free internet access to 9 airports in the Philippines. “Our airports are gateways to and from our country and they play a vital role in leaving a positive impression on the Philippines for tourists and […]