In the latest episode of our Crazy Smart Asia podcast, the co-founder of a motorcycle taxi service in the Philippines shares her solutions to easing the urban quagmire and ending poverty
For some, traffic is a mere inconvenience. For others in the Philippines, it is an economic detriment. In 2022, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) noted that Php3.5 billion ($61,353,455) is lost per day due to traffic congestion. This number could potentially increase to Php5.4 billion ($95,448,510) a day in 2035 if left unresolved.
On a micro level, traffic poses a lifestyle problem for many of Manila’s commuters. Ordinary Filipinos must rise four to five hours before the start of their shift to simply get to work on time. Hours spent with family or for rest are lost as both white and blue-collar workers await the arrival of sporadic trains, buses or jeepneys. For many,…
