Buses World News

5.11.10

Number Coding Scheme * Philippinnes - To start Nov. 15 on public buses

Manila,Philippines -The Philippine Daily Inquirer, by Miko Morelos -31 Oct 2010: -- Despite stiff opposition from transport groups, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will still implement the number coding scheme for public utility buses (PUB) on an experimental basis beginning Nov. 15... He described the test run of the number coding scheme for buses as “timely, with the holiday season just a month away"... The MMDA, in moving for the traffic reduction measure, said that most PUBs have been running along Edsa with half of their load capacity... MMDA chair Francis Tolentino, expects to cut by at least 20 percent the traffic volume in Metro Manila through the number coding scheme... The plan would likewise help the agency in its crackdown against “colorum” buses, or vehicles which have not been covered with licenses to operate as PUBs, he added... (Photo from assets.nydailynews: Manila's colorful jeepney passenger buses)

Labels: policies, regulations

22.5.07

POLICIES * UK - Bus firm to change, on children

Suffolk,England,UK -East Anglian Daily Times, by JOHN HOWARD -21 May 2007: -- More children will be allowed to travel for free on buses in the region after a travel company changed its charging policy... From next month, First will allow two young children to travel free with each fare paying adult, after receiving dozens of requests for a review... (Picture: Parents will be able to take young children on board for free)

Labels: policies