The MMDA has now moved to prohibit the use of certain light vehicles on major thoroughfares surrounding the Philippine capital.
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February 29, 2024
MMDA Bans E-Trikes, E-Bikes On Major Roads; To Require Driver's License To Operate
The MMDA has now moved to prohibit the use of certain light vehicles on major thoroughfares surrounding the Philippine capital.
November 30, 2022
Manila Is One Of The Worst Cities In The World For Commuters
To anyone who has experienced commuting around Metro Manila, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. The National Capital Region (NCR) ranks as one of the worst cities when it comes to its public transportation system based on a study compiled by the Oliver Wyman Forum and the University of California at Berkeley.
August 11, 2022
Effective August 15, Number Coding Is Back In The Mornings As Well
In preparation for the start of face-to-face classes on August 22, 2022, the Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA is bringing back the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or the Number Coding scheme in the morning starting on Monday, August 15.
May 19, 2022
MMDA Says Traffic To Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels By June
Brace yourselves, Manileños. If you think the traffic’s already bad enough, the MMDA warns that we haven’t reached peak volume yet.
April 13, 2022
MMDA Expects Revised Number Coding Scheme To Be Approved By Metro Mayors
The MMDA says the new number coding scheme could start by the middle of May. The revised unified vehicle volume reduction program (UVVRP) could see private vehicles being banned on EDSA for two days a week from 5 PM to 7 PM.
April 12, 2022
MMDA Formally Proposes Two-Day Number Coding, 4-Day Workweek To Ease Traffic
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has formally proposed a new number coding scheme that will ban cars on EDSA for two days. The proposal has already been submitted to the policy-making Metro Manila Council, and once adopted, may start as early as May 1, 2022. Other reports suggest that it may take effect after the May 9, 2022 elections.
March 30, 2022
MMDA Is Thinking About A Crazy New Number Coding Scheme
The Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA is proposing two new crazy number coding schemes in a bid to lessen the worsening traffic situation.
January 3, 2022
Unvaccinated Individuals Will Not Be Allowed In Malls, Public Transportation Under Alert Level 3
Unvaccinated adults and minors will not be allowed to enter malls, restaurants, and even access public transportation except for essential trips for as long as Metro Manila remains under Alert Level 3.
NCR Shifts To Alert Level 3, Number Coding Still In Effect
Amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will strictly implement health protocols in all transport sectors.
December 1, 2021
Number Coding, Light Truck Ban Starts December 1
Merry Christmas, Metro Manila motorists. Number Coding is back effective today, Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
November 29, 2021
Number Coding Makes A Comeback Starting This Week
UPDATE: Number Coding takes effect December 1, 2021 (11/30).
The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or better known as the “Number Coding” scheme is making a return starting this week.
July 12, 2021
MMDA Thinks About Bringing Back Number Coding
Just one bad morning rush hour traffic has the MMDA thinking of bringing back the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or better known as “number coding.”
October 2, 2020
MMDA Had Less Corruption, Improved Flood Mitigation in 2019
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA has managed to reduce corruption among its enforcers as well as mitigate flood waters in Metro Manila in 2019. This is according to the recently released report from the Commission of Audit (COA).
September 21, 2020
MMDA to Close 13 U-Turn Slots Along EDSA Starting September 28
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be closing down 13 U-turn slots along EDSA to make way for the designated bus lane starting Monday, September 28.
June 4, 2020
Modified Number Coding is a Go Starting June 8, Exempts Front Liners (UPDATED: It's Canceled Again)
After postponing the implementation of the Modified Number Coding Scheme from June 1 to 5, 2020, the MMDA says it’s now all systems go starting Monday, June 8 (UPDATED: Due to the lack of public transportation options, it has been canceled again; except for Makati).
May 27, 2020
MMDA: Buses, Jeepneys Not Allowed to Operate in NCR's GCQ
Commuters take note: public utility buses and jeepneys still won’t be allowed to operate even when the National Capital Region shifts to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) on June 1.
Modified Number Coding Scheme to Greet Motorists on June 1
UPDATE 2: It remains suspended from June 8 until further notice due to the limitation of public transportation (6/7).
UPDATE 1: The MMDA has decided to postpone the implementation of the modified number coding scheme from June 1-5, 2020. Makati City, however, announced that modified number coding will start on Monday in that city. (5/30).
April 6, 2019
That New Speed Limit? It's Just a Suggestion Says the MMDA
Hey guys, don’t hate the MMDA—remember the 60 km/h speed limit they suggested in lieu of safety on major roads around Metro Manila? They’re basically just a guide.
April 5, 2019
All Motor Vehicles in Metro Manila Are Now Restricted to 60 km/h Except for Trucks and Buses
Now, the MMDA says it is just a suggestion (4/6).
Traffic got you down? Well, unfortunately even if it lets up, you still can’t speed ahead. Why? Because, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA just enacted a 60 km/h speed limit throughout the “radial roads” and “circumferential roads” around Metro Manila.
March 27, 2019
MMDA Reiterates: No Window Hour in Effect Only on Major Roads, Mabuhay Lane Routes
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is reminding the public that its number coding “no window hours” scheme is only in effect at all major roads and Mabuhay Lane routes. This clarification was made by MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia following erroneous rules on traffic number coding schemes went up online.
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