QuestionsQuestions (MMDA Resolution NO. 10-21)
The resolution states it is issued pursuant to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924 (MMDA Charter), which authorizes MMDA to set policies concerning traffic in Metro Manila and regulate traffic management programs.
The resolution cites recurring heavy traffic along Metro Manila major thoroughfares, partly due to rampant traffic rule violations committed by bus drivers, prompting the need for an urgent traffic management intervention.
MMDA Regulation No. 96-005, as amended, is the regulation being permanently implemented for all public utility buses.
It originally regulated the operation of certain motor vehicles for public utility buses from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on all national, city, and municipal roads in Metro Manila.
It was suspended due to a Memorandum of Agreement between MMDA and different associations of bus operators executed on July 15, 1996.
Resolution No. 10-16 re-implemented MMDA Regulation No. 96-005 as amended for all public utility buses on an experimental basis. Resolution No. 10-21 cites its effectivity period and uses it as the basis to justify permanence.
It took effect on November 15, 2010 and was intended to be effective up to January 15, 2011.
The text states the Supreme Court did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by four bus drivers who filed a petition, allowing MMDA to continue implementing the UVVRP.
During experimental implementation, travel speed improved due to a significant decrease in buses from 7,180 to 4,165 (a reduction of 3,015) from Monday to Friday.
It permanently implements the amended UVVRP to all public utility buses operating on all roads in Metropolitan Manila.
The resolution shall take effect on January 16, 2011.
It cites MMDA’s functions and powers to set traffic policies in Metro Manila and regulate implementation of traffic management programs and projects.
The resolution lists the Chairman and the mayors of multiple cities/officials as signatories. This is legally relevant because it shows proper council action/adoption consistent with MMDA governance under RA 7924.
It suggests an administrative assessment approach: an initial trial is conducted, results are noted, and then the policy is converted to a permanent measure based on perceived effectiveness and governance authority.
EDSA (Epifanio delos Santos Avenue) is specifically mentioned as a major thoroughfare where UVVRP implementation was particularly observed.