April 30 deadline for PUV consolidation final – DOTr
After April 30, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) won’t suggest extending the period for single PUV operators to merge into transport groups or companies. “I think three months is …
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DOTr open to demands of transport groups on strike
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista stated on Wednesday that the government is prepared to engage with the demands of transport groups participating in the current strike. He acknowledged that the strike …
Airport personnel who swallowed stolen $300 to face charges – DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the filing of appropriate charges against airport security personnel allegedly linked to the case of missing cash belonging to a foreigner at the …
BI addresses viral 10-birth cert issue
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) addressed a viral social media post on a female passenger allegedly required ten (10) birth certificates by an immigration officer. According to BI Commissioner Norman …
No more fare hikes this 2022: DOTr
This Monday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured that there will be no increase in public transport fares until the end of 2022. According to Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista, the …
Chavez: China withdraws funding for three railway projects
A Department of Transportation (DOTr) official said the Marcos administration needs to renegotiate for three major railway projects after the Chinese government failed to act on the previous Duterte administration’s …
DOTr halts ‘no vax, no ride’ policy in Metro Manila
Beginning Tuesday, February 1, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will temporarily suspend the implementation of the ‘no vaccination, no ride policy’ on public transportation in Metro Manila. This is also …
DOTr to implement ‘No vaccination, No Ride’ policy
The Department of Transportation would be implementing a “no vaccination, no ride” policy for public transportation in Metro Manila under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade issued an …
Mandatory vehicle inspection suspended by DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday instructed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to temporarily suspend the implementation of mandatory Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) testing on registered vehicles. …
DOTr eyes gradually increasing public transport capacity
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) considers a gradual increase in the public transport capacity. “Naumpisahan na ‘yan, meron na kaming tinatawag na pag-aaral at a-approach kami sa IATF na kung …
DOTr issues transportation guidelines during ECQ
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ensured that public transportation services will continue now that Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal or NCR Plus, as well as Batangas, will …
DoTr to plan for vaccination of transport workers
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) is planning how to vaccinate transport workers against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This is after Malacañang said that they will be included in the priority list …
Full implementation of Child Car Seat Law deferred due to pandemic – DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Tuesday that they will delay the full implementation of the Child Car Seat Law or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act amid …
Vehicles with no RFID to be apprehended by January 11 – DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Tuesday that vehicles without radio frequency identification (RFID) tags would not be apprehended until January 11, 2021. DOTr said in an advisory that installations …
DOTr officials ordered to submit SALNs
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) ordered all of its officials to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net worth (SALN) to the Department of Justice’s mega task force against …
Qualified PUV operators to receive P6,500 cash subsidy per unit: DOTr-LTFRB
Transportation authorities will distribute direct cash subsidies to select and qualified operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) in various regions of the country. This will be done by the Department …
Mandatory RFID installation extended to December 1 – DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has moved the implementation of mandatory cashless toll collections from November 2 to December 1, 2020, giving motorists a longer time to install RFID stickers. …
DOTr: Passenger capacity of Metro Manila trains increased to 30%
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered all railways in Metro Manila to increase their passenger capacity to 30 percent starting Monday, October 19. DOTr said in a …
Duterte tells DOTr chief to give beep cards free of charge
On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Transportation to make the beep cards free for commuters amid the implementation of a cashless payment system in public transportation. Duterte, …
Mandatory use of beep cards in EDSA Busway suspended starting Oct.5
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced it would suspend the mandatory use of Beep cards at the EDSA Busway starting October 5, just a week after it implemented a “no …
Suspension of ‘no beep card, no ride’ implementation urged
Various groups urged the government to suspend the no beep card’s implementation, no ride policy in Edsa busway, which started on October 1. “The government should be the one to …
DOTr looking at Bayanihan 2 budget to fund free Beep cards
The Department of Transportation is looking at a portion of the agency’s fund allocation under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 to fund the free Beep …
DOTr chief to consortium: Give free beep cards
Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade gave orders to officials to ensure that the consortium operating the BEEP AFCS will give free beep cards for commuters who are buying load. …
DOTr implements ‘no beep card, no ride’ in EDSA busway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the implementation of “no beep card, no ride” policy in the EDSA busway, making all transactions cashless starting October 1. “The move will also …
DOTr chief not in favor of e-scooters, e-bikes registration to LTO
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade himself is not in favor of e-scooters and e-bikes registration to Land Transporation Office (LTO) as public transport vehicles are still limited amid the community quarantines. …
DOTr suspends implementation of reduced social distancing
DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade suspended the implementation of reduced social distancing in public transport vehicles, said Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. The reduction of social distancing, which began September 14, aims …