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Commuters along EDSA now have free WiFi at 17 busway stations, thanks to a joint initiative by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The effort was hailed by acting Transportation Secretary Gio Lopez as a ‘good example of government cooperation’ aimed at applying technological solutions for commuting. This requirement was imposed by the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) and is valid for as long as the Metro Manila area (National Capital Region – NCR) remains under Alert Level 3 or higher. As per: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Department Order No. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said the installation of pavement markings, physical separators, and road signages shows how committed the DOTr is in promoting active transportation and ensuring the safety of pedestrians. "We intend to provide commuters with access to faster, and efficient means of mass transportation; and to open infrastructure for active transportation such as walking and cycling," Sec. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has recently announced the mandatory use of the TRAZE Contact Tracing app for all airport passengers starting November 28. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine National Railways (PNR) have issued a statement against the stone-throwing incidents that have damaged several PNR trains. Read more in our articles including "Free WiFi now available at 17 EDSA Busway stations" and "PAL issues "No Vaccination, No Fly" Policy starting today".