Rappler's latest stories on commuting in metro manila
[OPINION] It's time to create a true Pinoy bicycle
'One often neglected topic, in the context of finding long-term solutions [for sustainable transport], is the importance of a local bicycle manufacturing industry'
[OPINION] Breaking the wheel: The rise of bicycle-riding
'LGUs must avoid building bicycle infrastructures just for the sake of doing it. It is not enough to create bikeways by just laying down paint on the road.'
[OPINION] Diary of a wimpy biker in Metro Manila
'At the end of the day, we all just want to get to our home safely and quickly.... If we treat others on the roads as enemies, we really are bound to make enemies.'
PH to lose P520 billion annually due to reduced public transport – expert
Transport expert Robert Siy notes that people need to have infrastructure where they feel safe to walk and bike, given the fear of contracting coronavirus in crowded spaces
Scooter driver takes on Panelo's commute challenge to show poor road conditions
29-year-old Jaime Limpo shares that bike lanes in some Metro Manila cities aren't protected, threatening the lives of cyclists and riders
Robredo: To solve transport crisis, gov't must first admit it exists
'Kasi kapag sinabi mong walang krisis, wala ka talagang gagawin,' says Vice President Leni Robredo, as she calls for compassion to be shown to commuters
Panelo 'sorely missed the point' of commute challenge, say militant groups
'Kung walang krisis sa transportasyon, malapit na dapat siya sa Baguio sa ganoong katagal na biyahe,' Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate says after Panelo insisted that there is no transportation crisis, even after a nearly 4-hour trip to work using public transportation
'Hindi lang siya ang pasahero dito': Panelo challenge tests commuters' patience
A jeepney with Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo among its passengers had to stop when media swarm it for a chance interview with the Palace official, causing a commuting nun to lose her cool
Panelo didn't experience real commuter struggle, netizens say
(UPDATED) Panelo receives special treatment from policemen and traffic enforcers during his nearly-4-hour commute from Marikina to Malacañang
No transport crisis? Panelo gets to work after nearly 4-hour commute
(5th UPDATE) Anakbayan national spokesperson Alex Danday says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo had turned their commute challenge into a mere 'photo opportunity'
Mr Panelo, this Marikina resident wakes up at 3 am to get to school
We ask Marikina residents to react to Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo's no-transportation-crisis remark: ‘Ano’ng aga pa ba ang gagawin ko para hindi na ako ma-late? ’Yung ’di na ako matutulog?’
There’s a transportation crisis…
Yet some officials have the gall to belittle commuters’ travail
Adulting 101: 6 rainy day commute tips for waterproof working professionals
Don't let the rain get you down!
What's your Metro Manila adventure?
Here's how Grab's working to make each in-city adventure better than the next
[Right of Way] Taking the MRT during rush hour
Vince takes the MRT during rush hour – and lives to tell the tale
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Tragic rides, drastic steps for the MRT
The breakdown of the MRT system is a problem that needed solutions yesterday. We should demand they be delivered today.
Uber is not perfect, and we should not be afraid to point that out
If we continue to push for solutions that only benefit a fraction of the public then we continue to be part of the problem
Dear politicians, we’ve documented our commute so you don’t have to
We need solutions for our transportation woes and we need them fast
Road revolution: How Filipinos commute with tech
Technology has revolutionized road travel in the metro making our everyday commute a little bit more bearable
Humor and agony: Best stories from #DiaryOfACommuter
From enduring heavy traffic to struggling inside jampacked jeepneys Filipino commuters share their woes on Twitter
Tuesday gridlock: Thousands stranded in Metro Manila
Many stranded Metro Manila residents are still seen past midnight after heavy rain and flooding on payday Tuesday
Driver lapse causes MRT 3 accident
One of the cars makes an abrupt stop injuring 8 passengers Still the MRT 3 management says the line remains one of the safest mode of transport in NCR
