TO lighten traffic congestion on major thoroughfares during the yuletide season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday was ordered to implement the modified truck ban starting December 7.

During Monday’s meeting the Metro Manila Council Special Traffic Committee directed the MMDA to enforce the ban from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day except on Sundays and on holidays.

Trucks weighing more than 4,500 kilos and that cargo trucks would be covered by the prohibition but those loaded with perishable and agricultural cargo shall be exempted from it.