A few days ago, the MMDA declared a no-window-hour policy along EDSA and C-5 starting October 25, Tuesday to alleviate the Metro’s ever-worsening traffic. Yup, you guessed it—the MMDA is scrapping the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. window for vehicles during their coding days.
OMFG.
But before you start freaking out, MMDA general manager Tim Orbos already foresaw the public’s outrage extreme feelings towards the new policy: “[The public] may get angry at us but we have to do it… This is not a punishment,” he said. [via Inquirer.net]
One such celeb who didn’t filter her ~*feels*~ about the issue is Rhian Ramos. The Kapuso star/race car driver took to Twitter to air her grievances about the new MMDA declaration—and, girl makes so much sense. Read along and THINK.
Im pretty sure even the politicians themselves will just buy another car rather than opt to not go to work on coding days..
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
Will Philippine homes just have 1 extra car in the garage, or will everyone instantly be taking public transport? Priorities please
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
Honestly, i wouldnt mind taking public transpo if i was assured a safe seat on a bus that didnt swerve in and out of lanes..
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
...or if there were stops for jeepneys so i wouldnt have to run to the middle of the street..
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
...or if i had faith the the trains were plenty and well maintained..
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
Is there a form i could fill up to choose where i want my taxes to be spent? cant Manila residents petition for public transpo improvements?
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
It just sucks that its the private motorists that again need to pay when i know there are so many other areas we can up our game.
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
So whats the next step again? Raising gasoline taxes but only for private motorists?
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
Im so game to follow the laws of the land and pay my taxes. But i just wanna be treated like a good citizen, not like everythings my fault
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
But i just wanna congratulate all the car dealerships in advance cause you guys are about to have a great Christmas. Kaching, kaching.
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
Exactly my point.. Why make a law with so many loopholes, in stead of investing in a real solution @teriyananda we'll all cheat the system
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
Cause i know we Filipinos have had years of practice when it comes to bending yet not breaking the rules https://t.co/NwdKa25jGX
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
Gusto ko tuloy magpatayo ng car dealership. Gusto ko din naman magbenefit diyan...
— Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) October 7, 2016
CGs, do you think the new number coding policy will finally alleviate the Metro Manila traffic problem? Or, as Rhian suggests, only prompt private (and rich) motorists to buy more cars?
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