In a move to help boost voter participation and accessibility in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections, Grab Philippines and motorcycle taxi platform Move It have teamed up with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to launch #RideToVote — a two-pronged campaign focused on voter education and transport support.
Cebuana Lhuillier, the country’s leading microfinance institution, is accelerating the shift toward modern and sustainable transport with a strategic investment in Byahe, a company pioneering the use of electric and modern jeepneys.
Vehicle sales in the Philippines experienced a significant boost as of the end of June 2024, rising by 11.8% compared to the first six months of last year, according to a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association.
The Land Transportation Office has intensified its crackdown on unregistered motor vehicles, apprehending more than 6,000 vehicles in the first 15 days of June 2024.
This surge reflects the growing reliance on the busway for efficient transportation along EDSA, underscoring its importance in Manila's public transit system.
The government is coming to realize the value of providing incentives to two-wheeled electric vehicles — an important mode of green transport that last year's original policy left off the list.