Pandemic as catalyst for better mobility

The pandemic has laid bare the fundamental weaknesses in the Philippine mobility environment. It has also pointed to several priority reforms to improve commuter welfare and to ensure the viability of the road-based public transport industry, which moves the vast majority of passengers each day. This subject will be covered in two parts: today’s column provides the context for the industry transformation that is needed; and next week’s column will describe 10 essential components under a proposed industry transformation strategy.

In any major city, the mobility environment gives the area its character, vitality and allure.