Vanity plates

To deter illegal entry into the EDSA busway, the Department of Transportation is considering reversing the traffic flow.

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DOTr officials said several bus operators have expressed support for the plan. Some drivers, on the other hand, have expressed concern about the scheme, saying it could be confusing for them and could cause road accidents.

While the plan is under discussion, the government should also consider putting an end to the issuance of protocol plates to lawmakers. These are merely extensions of the sirens or wang-wang and blinkers whose use President Marcos has limited to vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks and officially marked police, law enforcement and military vehicles.