While LTO registration has improved with the introduction of the LTMS portal for registered vehicles, Congress is pushing to extend the validity for both cars and motorcycles. This is on top of extending the registration of new motorcycles to 3 years. In the proposed “Extended Motor Vehicle Registration Act” filed by Cagayan de Oro 1st […]
We’ve all seen electric-powered mobility vehicles before. But when we heard that the gaming Acer Predator line was getting an e-scooter, we couldn’t help but get excited. So how does it differ from the brand’s conventional line of e-scooters, and what was it like to ride? We thankfully had the opportunity to take this baby […]
You’ve probably been hearing Digicars in the news these past few days, and they’re not on a positive note. A quick search on Facebook reveals multiple complaints about them not settling the monthly amortization of the vehicles (mostly motorcycles) purchased by their customers through their financing services. There are conflicting reports on whether they have […]
In its presscon at Pasig today (May 30), MOVE IT said that they recognize the need to formalize the motorcycle taxi industry, which includes professionalizing habal-habal services. Previously, the LTFRB has encouraged habal-habal riders to join its pilot study for motorcycle taxis. “Our vision is to create a safe, professionalized, and empowering environment where all […]
While the LTFRB has given the green light for motorcycle taxis, specifically for JoyRide, Angkas, and Move It, in 2020, it is looking to legalize “habal-habal” operators as well. Also known as motorcycles for hire, “habal-habal” operators are prominent in provinces as a mode of transportation. Pending the approval of Senate Bill 104, which seeks […]
Jose Arturo Tugade experienced chaotic times in his stint as LTO Chief: despite his push to combat fixers, digitize transactions through the LTMS, and even offer free theoretical driving courses to student drivers, the LTO was faced with a plethora of issues. These include the shortage of motorcycle and car plates and the shortage of […]
To temporarily relieve the LTO of its problems regarding the dwindling supply of its license cards, the National Printing Office (NPO), the country’s government printer, has committed to producing 5 million driver’s license cards for the LTO within 60 days. This was confirmed by DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista to Philippine Star, saying that he had […]
With the future of mobility resting on electrification, it wouldn’t make sense for our country not to get somehow involved. It seems that this is what the bigwigs at Malacañang were thinking as well, since President Marcos Jr. has officially inked a contract that will open the first Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the […]
As part of streamlining how fines are addressed on Metro Manila roads, the MMDA and LTO formally rolls out its Single Ticketing System today in Manila, Parañaque, Caloocan, Quezon City, San Juan, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, and Pasig City. One of the goals of Single Ticketing is to streamline how MMDA will fine motorists in the cities […]
With news of the LTO announcing that DIY (Do It Yourself) plates should be the alternative during this shortage spreading like wildfire, the Land Transportation Office has released a statement to clarify what this means. So are we really allowed to just make everything at home and consider it road-legal? Discussing with the public was […]
Amidst the high prices of fuel worldwide as well as a global commitment to reduce the carbon footprint, multiple automakers have committed to fully-electric lineups within the next decade or so. It seems that electric vehicles or their hybrid variants are gaining traction among consumers for these very reasons. As such, the government has also […]
Japan’s No. 1 Oil Company, ENEOS, officially launches its lineup of motoring lubricants for cars and motorcycles in the Philippines. This was held during the 2022 InsideRACING Performance and Lifestyle Expo that started today until October 30 at the World Trade Center. ENEOS is proud of its lubricants’ exceptional performance, long-term protection, optimum fuel economy, […]