Manila Traffic...The irony of it!

[fred]

They should test what they now do in Shanghai, ban 1/2 the cars each day based on registration. Traffic is much better in Shanghai now, smog levels have dropped considerably, and it encourages sharing and public transport usage.

They have been doing that for a good few years now..

The following table shows which plate number endings are barred from traveling in Metro Manila:

Day of Week	Plates Ending in
Monday	1,2
Tuesday	3,4
Wednesday	5,6
Thursday	7,8
Friday	9,0

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unifie...uction_Program

[KeithD]

They have been doing that for a good few years now..

I know they do that, I had to avoid the rules last time I drove in Manila. I am talking about 1/2 the cars, just two lots a day is not working. 1-5 Mon & Wed, 6-0 Tues & Thurs, and a free for all on Friday to remind people why the rules are in place.

[jake]

I know they do that, I had to avoid the rules last time I drove in Manila. I am talking about 1/2 the cars, just two lots a day is not working. 1-5 Mon & Wed, 6-0 Tues & Thurs, and a free for all on Friday to remind people why the rules are in place.

Wouldn't work, as the majority of people who can afford one car, can more than likely buy another one with a different plate ending number.
When we buy a new vehicle i will specifically ask at the dealership for a number that doesn't coincide with our other cars.