Manila relaxes new bus rule
The local government of Manila has relaxed its rules on buses entering the city. Buses are now allowed to ply the streets of Manila, but with restrictions.
Starting Monday, passenger buses will again be allowed into the city but only for bus companies with valid franchises.
In a report from ABS-CBNs Doris Bigornia, Manila Police District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MPD-TEU) Chief Olivia Sagaysay said bus operators should process the necessary documents such as franchise papers before they can apply for a placard to be placed on their windshields.
The Manila city government has required bus companies to secure the placard indicating the bus name, plate number, body number, and signed by the traffic chief and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.
The placards were given out by the MPD-TEU for free. However, only 10 buses per bus company shall be given placards to regulate the number of buses entering the streets of manila and decongest traffic.
About 160 placards have already been issued by the Manila traffic bureau.
However, buses that do not have permanent terminals inside the city will not be allowed to apply for sign boards and will be tagged as colorum buses. The fine for apprehended colorum vehicles ranges from P500 to P2,500.
Manila has also identified the loading and unloading points of buses. These are in front of the University of Santo Tomas, at the park and ride terminal at Liwasang Bonifacio, and along Taft Avenue in front of Rizal Park.
Meanwhile, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada called for support on the new city ordinance.
Inuunti-unti po natin. Hindi naman natin mabibigla yan eh, Bigyan niyo kami ng panahon. Eh experimental lahat yan eh, hanggang sa ma-perfect natin. Wag niyo naman kami apurahin, he said in a phone interview with DZMM.
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The local government of Manila has relaxed its rules on buses entering the city. Buses are now allowed to ply the streets of Manila, but with restrictions.
Starting Monday, passenger buses will again be allowed into the city but only for bus companies with valid franchises.
In a report from ABS-CBNs Doris Bigornia, Manila Police District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MPD-TEU) Chief Olivia Sagaysay said bus operators should process the necessary documents such as franchise papers before they can apply for a placard to be placed on their windshields.
The Manila city government has required bus companies to secure the placard indicating the bus name, plate number, body number, and signed by the traffic chief and Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.
The placards were given out by the MPD-TEU for free. However, only 10 buses per bus company shall be given placards to regulate the number of buses entering the streets of manila and decongest traffic.
About 160 placards have already been issued by the Manila traffic bureau.
However, buses that do not have permanent terminals inside the city will not be allowed to apply for sign boards and will be tagged as colorum buses. The fine for apprehended colorum vehicles ranges from P500 to P2,500.
Manila has also identified the loading and unloading points of buses. These are in front of the University of Santo Tomas, at the park and ride terminal at Liwasang Bonifacio, and along Taft Avenue in front of Rizal Park.
Meanwhile, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada called for support on the new city ordinance.
Inuunti-unti po natin. Hindi naman natin mabibigla yan eh, Bigyan niyo kami ng panahon. Eh experimental lahat yan eh, hanggang sa ma-perfect natin. Wag niyo naman kami apurahin, he said in a phone interview with DZMM.
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