Convert the LRT/MRT into a real mass transport solution

Last week’s accident at the Taft station of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (Yellow line) was a reminder of the sorry state of mass transport in Metro Manila. While the Department of Transportation and Communication’s (DOTC) investigation pointed to human error as the main reason for the accident, the statements of DOTC Secretary Abaya on the accident raises more questions than the answer that he provided.

For example, why are the drivers in question still hired as contractual employees when they have been with the company for six years already? These employees would now be facing administrative charges and could possibly be removed from office due to the incident yet every six months (according to Abaya), they face the same problem whenever their contracts are being renewed.