If you're one of the usual commuters who often ride the MRT or LRT, don't be surprised if you'll be paying for more than what you actually do. Due to the recent problems with heavy traffic both in EDSA and with the very long lines in the MRT during peak hours, the MMDA and MRT will begin implementing mobile phone number coding to all commuters starting today. The Unified Commuter Number Coding Scheme will attempt to reduce traffic in MRT and LRT stations as well as buses in EDSA. In this scheme, commuters with phone numbers ending in certain digits will not be allowed to ride any bus or MRT/LRT trains during peak hours. Traffic enforcers will man bus lanes and MRT stations to check the ending number of mobile phones by commuters to enforce this. Read more in our articles including "MRT’s new crowd control measures: Better or Worse?" and "MRT-7 construction to start on February 18th".
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May 9, 2026If you're one of the usual commuters who often ride the MRT or LRT, don't be surprised if you'll be paying for more than what you actually do. Due to the recent problems with heavy traffic both in EDSA and with the very long lines in the MRT during peak hours, the MMDA and MRT will begin implementing mobile phone number coding to all commuters starting today.
The Unified Commuter Number Coding Scheme will attempt to reduce traffic in MRT and LRT stations as well as buses in EDSA. In this scheme, commuters with phone numbers ending in certain digits will not be allowed to ride any bus or MRT/LRT trains during peak hours. Traffic enforcers will man bus lanes and MRT stations to check the ending number of mobile phones by commuters to enforce this.
Our coverage of MRT Commute Philippines includes: "MRT’s new crowd control measures: Better or Worse?"; "MRT-7 construction to start on February 18th"; "LRT, MRT Fare Hikes start today". Each article provides unique insights and information.