Libreng Sakay

PUVMP: Is this an optimistic look at the inevitable future of public utility vehicles?

July 10, 2023 News

The government's Public Utility Modernization Program (PUVMP) continues to steamroll ahead. Despite not much news about its progress, a look at what ...

The PUVMP battle rages on, but what exactly is the Modernization Program about?

March 6, 2023 Opinion

To say that the Philippines' opinions on the PUVMP or the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program are split down the middle is to accept that ...

MMDA to deploy buses, likely suspend Coding for a day during 1-week transport strike

March 3, 2023 News

"Tuloy ang welga!". The transport strike by the Manibela group planned for next week will supposedly push through. In response, the MMDA will be ...

DOTr gets some help from Sweden to make EDSA busway better for all

February 17, 2023 News

The EDSA busway is both a bane and a boon for commuters. While it provides an "orderly" means to get on and off public transport, there are other ...

PHP 1.4B budget granted for EDSA Busway Libreng Sakay, will continue until December 31, 2022

August 18, 2022 News

A little more than a month ago, the Libreng Sakay program along EDSA needed PHP 1.4B to continue its service until year's end. The Department of ...

LTFRB announces Libreng Sakay Program

April 11, 2022 News

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) along with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), launched today the return of the ...