Point-to-point carpooling in MetroManila eyedMetropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes and General Manager Nicolas Torre III meet with Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Vigor Mendoza II and representatives from public utility vehicle (PUV) companies to discuss draft guidelines for a proposed carpooling program. MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday proposed a point-to-point and time-restricted carpooling after the Lenten break. Carpooling vehicles will operate at designated origin and destination points, Artes said. “They are not allowed to operate like a public transport vehicle that picks up passengers along the way. Special permits for carpooling vehicles will be issued next week.

Source: Philippine Star March 30, 2026 16:36 UTC