Transport & Logistics

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) aims to increase the current 3-ton load limit at the San Juanico Bridge to as much as 12 tons in as quickly as six months to help arrest the transport mayhem that has forced Samar authorities to declare a state of emergency in the province.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) under the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has permanently revoked the driver's license of the truck operator involved in a deadly road accident on Batasan-San Mateo Road in Quezon City last week.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has urged MRT-3 maintenance provider Sumitomo Corp. of Japan to expedite safety testing for 48 unused China-made Dalian light rail vehicles (LRVs) to help expand the train line’s capacity.

In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) will offer free rides to LRT-1 passengers on June 12 during peak hours — 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) assured the public on Thursday that ports across the country are resilient and ready to withstand the challenges of the rainy season, emphasizing their role in sustaining economic activity and ensuring passenger safety.