Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 5) — No major issues, concerns or complaints were reported during the first few days of the implementation of the single ticketing system (STS) in the National Capital Region, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Friday.
The pilot run of the STS began on May 2 in the following cities in Metro Manila: San Juan, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, and Quezon City.
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Speaking to CNN Philippines’ Traffic Center on Thursday, MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes said the City of Manila had asked for a one-week deferment of the STS to amend some provisions of its traffic code.
Muntinlupa City also sought a one-week postponement to intensify its information campaign about the STS, Artes added.
To ensure a more efficient implementation in the coming weeks, the MMDA official said traffic personnel were trained to use handheld devices and body cameras.
\”Digital handheld devices have already been procured and are now being customized for use by LGUs. This month, we will begin the distribution to LGUs, initially in the five cities where the STS was rolled out,\” he said.
Land Transportation Office Regional Director Noreen San Luis-Lutey said most of the issues encountered during the initial run of the STS were related to familiarity with the system.
