#pasig river

In a recent post by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), there will now be free 24/7 internet access for all traversing the Pasig River via ferry. Users can connect to internet hubs across 12 Pasig River Ferry Service (PFRS) stations from Escolta to Pinagbuhatan. This is a joint effort of the DICT, MMDA, and Pasig LGU under the Free Public Internet Access Program (FPIAP). MMDA yesterday has conducted a test run for the prototype of MMDA's River Bus Ferry to be used in transporting commuters along the 25-kilometer Pasig River. When this pushes through and becomes operational sometime in April, people would just have to pay a minimal fare to ride the ferry that would be passing through Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, and Pasig City. It was reported that the river's width has an equivalent of 10 road lanes so if that's going to be utilized well, coupled by an efficient system, I personally think they're up to something really good here. It's just up to the public if they would ride the ferries as previous complaints include that unpleasant Pasig River smell. Read more in our articles including "Free internet 24/7 now at Pasig River stations and ferries" and "Boat and bus hybrid to ferry commuters on Pasig River".