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Commuting is a big part of the working people’s everyday life in Makati City. In a busy but highly populated place like this, commuting can be a very stressful event for many,  especially when you need to walk further or go up a footbridge — just because your UV Express van can't use the designated loading/unloading stops. Well, if you're wondering why, here's an explanation from the Makati City LGU. The city government of Makati through the Public Safety Department (PSD), together with the Makati Parking Authority (MAPA), released a joint statement on Friday to clarify about the issue of “No Loading/Unloading” policy for UV Express Service Vehicles.  FULL TEXT: "We have received a number of complaints from irate commuters asking why PSD and MAPA deputized enforcers have been prohibiting UV Express vans from using the designated loading and unloading areas in the Makati Central Business District.    We wish to clarify that the ...

UPDATED January, 2020 Metro Manila’s hordes of workers pour in by UV Express. Times are a-changing. With the increasing temperature in the metropolis coupled by its worsening traffic condition , a newer, more convenient alternative of transporting people had risen above all else. They're called the commuter vans, or what are now popularly known as the Utility Vehicle (UV) Express and FX vans. READ: Complete Guide To nCoV: How Not To Misinform Yourself About The Coronapocalypse UV Express vans are all air conditioned, seat an average of 14 passengers and charge relatively cheap compared to the usual metered taxicabs. Their fares range from as low as P20 to as high as P50 per passenger. With the LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) serving as regulator of the UV Express franchise, the commuter vans has increased its service routes exponentially all around the country, including Metro Manila. READ: My Epically Awesome Traffic Jam Day In...