This is probably the last year for the Libreng Sakay Program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as it did not receive any allocation in the agency’s 2023 budget. According to Transportation Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor, the agency requested Php 12 billion for the service contracting program for 2023 but it […]
No more free rides as the “Libreng Sakay” Program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will be temporarily suspended. The agencies leading this program have announced that today, June 30 (Wednesday), is the last day run of the “Libreng Sakay” Program for our healthcare workers and authorized […]
With fuel prices constantly fluctuating between high and unacceptable, it appears that this has not only affected private motorists but public transport as well. After all, most vehicles still all run on fossil fuels unless you’re commandeering an EV like those in PIMS 2022. As such, we’ve just seen the approval of a considerable price […]
During a courtesy call between DoTr Secretary Jaime Bautista and Swedish Ambassador Her Excellency Annika Thunborg, an offer from Sweden to aid with the EDSA Busway project was relayed to the Philippines. What is this exactly? For those who aren’t in the know, free bus rides have been offered through the EDSA Carousel route until […]
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. just approved the memorandum requesting the extension of free EDSA carousel bus rides and free train rides for students. Through a memo, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that the free EDSA Carousel bus rides are now extended until December this year. “Considering the availability of budget for Service Contracting […]
Through the initiative of the Department of Transportation (DOTRr), Grab Philippines will provide free shuttle services to passengers coming from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The announcement was made by DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transportation and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor. According to him, it will further promote tourism in the country while complementing the department’s ongoing ‘Libreng […]
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has just announced that they will be extending free rides until the end of June. Originally set to end last April 30, the “Libreng Sakay” program of the MRT-3 by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) was launched last March 28. Due to the great feedback and help […]
During the course of this pandemic, public commuters have been the most affected when it comes to transportation. The world found itself in a grey area when life was returning back to normal but the average Filipino still struggled to find a way to-and-fro the office. To give back to the citizenry for their patience, […]
Ikaw ba ay nagnanais na mag pasyal sa Intramuros nang panibagong paraan? Para sa limitadong oras, binibigyan ng Grab ang publiko na umikot sa Intramuros gamit ang kalesa, isa sa pinaka kilalang paraan ng transportasyon noong unang panahon. Libre lang ito magmula Agosto 20-21 mula 2 – 5 nang hapon. Sundin lang ang processo: Pumunta […]
After a successful run last month, the management of the Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) has decided to extend free antigen testing in select stations. It is still free of charge for commuters of the said line, as part of the management’s efforts to help prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 […]