#MMDA Philippines

The MMDA has recently unveiled its emergency lay-by at the ground level of Quezon Avenue Flyover on EDSA where motorcycle riders can seek shelter during heavy downpours. According to MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos, motorcycle riders would be allowed to stop at the emergency lay-by when raining so they would not block the highway while waiting for the rain to stop. Abalos also notes that the emergency lay-by is only a rain shelter and will have MMDA personnel assigned at the emergency lay-by to prohibit parking in the area. Several ride-hailing and motorcycle taxi platforms in the Philippines have begun reducing their commission rates in response to rising fuel prices, following discussions in a congressional hearing. VinFast Philippines is rolling out a new program that allows ride-hailing drivers to rent electric vehicles (EVs) for as low as ₱1,000 per day, aiming to make EV adoption more accessible for the transport sector. Apple CarPlay has been in the Philippines longer, thanks to the vertical integration of Apple; all iPhones were able to take advantage of the feature earlier than Android users (well, officially anyway). In fact, retrofitting a backup-cam-ready infotainment system with a reverse camera is a common practice among car owners in the Philippines, with some companies coming out with a 360-degree kit, even. Read more in our articles including "MMDA unveils motorcycle emergency lay-by for use during rainfall" and "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash".