The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recently scrapped the modified odd-even scheme, but it is now studying "congestion pricing" that requires private motorist to pay a fee when passing through EDSA. In a report by Inquirer.net, MMDA officer in charge and general manager Tim Orbos told reporters that a study is being conducted with the help of the government of Singapore, where "congestion pricing" has been in effect since 1975. A Baguio City councilor proposed to impose car congestion and ecology car fees to visitors and residents alike in hopes to turn around the worsening traffic. Drivers who will fail to comply with the congestion charge will be fined Php1,000. Read more in our articles including "MMDA considering fees for private vehicles that will use EDSA" and "Baguio City councilor proposes car congestion, ecology fees".
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Mar 30, 2026The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recently scrapped the modified odd-even scheme, but it is now studying "congestion pricing" that requires private motorist to pay a fee when passing through EDSA. In a report by Inquirer.net, MMDA officer in charge and general manager Tim Orbos told reporters that a study is being conducted with the help of the government of Singapore, where "congestion pricing" has been in effect since 1975.
A Baguio City councilor proposed to impose car congestion and ecology car fees to visitors and residents alike in hopes to turn around the worsening traffic. Drivers who will fail to comply with the congestion charge will be fined Php1,000.
Our coverage of congestion pricing includes: "MMDA considering fees for private vehicles that will use EDSA"; "Baguio City councilor proposes car congestion, ecology fees"; "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash". Each article provides unique insights and information.