The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will grant free rides to commuters who faced system issues during the trial run of the cashless payment system at Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) beginning Monday, Aug. 4. In a statement, the DOTr said it will provide free single journey tickets following...
After experiencing free train rides, commuters in Metro Manila can soon expect free Wi-Fi, contactless payment, and other smart upgrades in train stations, Malacañang said Friday, May 2. In her press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the initiative is in line with...
The long-awaited implementation of a unified collection system for the country’s tollways is expected to begin this year alongside the full adoption of a cashless toll policy, according to the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB). TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo said the cashless collection on...
Reelectionist Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Sunday, March 2 lauded Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon's move to suspend the implementation of the “No RFID, No Entry” policy of two toll concessionaires on expressways in Luzon. Lapid, who is a native of Pampanga...
Malacañang asked the public to give new Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon more time to study several concerns and programs of the country's transport sector. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace plead to the public amid few directives Dizon made upon...
The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) strongly opposed the planned reimplementation of the cashless toll collection policy, which has since been suspended by the government. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), under newly appointed Secretary Vince Dizon, ordered a pause on...
Newly installed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said he has ordered the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to suspend the implementation of cashless toll collection on major expressways, citing previous issues and concerns about its impact on lower-income motorists. 100% RFID...
GoDigital Pilipinas, an organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of the Filipino people through the adoption of digital services, has successfully launched the much-awaited "Cashless Expo 2023," marking a significant milestone in fostering a cashless economy and promoting digital innovation in...
Committed to the mission of building a highly digitalized Philippines, the organization continues its relentless pursuit in fostering a connected and digital inclusive society in line with the “Bagong Pilipinas” movement and in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s vision of bringing the...
House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera has called on the House leadership to fast track the approval of the bill that seeks to improve the country’s road safety measures and ease tollway congestion especially during the peak holiday seasons. The Bagong Henerasyon Party-list...
Digital bank Maya and telecom giant PLDT Inc. will lead Go Digital Pilipinas’ (GDP) Cashless Expo 2023 to discuss innovation and the digitalization of financial products and services to further expand e-commerce. The companies will be co-presenters in the expo to be held on Nov. 17 to 19 at the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday (January 30) piloted its Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS) in Central Luzon (Region III) using 16 modern Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) units. The PUVs from Carmexxs Jeepney Transport Service Cooperative were installed with Europay, Mastercard...
