THE worsening traffic congestion in Metro Manila is presenting a growing dilemma for a segment of urban workers, especially those employed in the central business districts of Makati and Bonifacio Global City.
According to recent data from the TomTom traffic index, a Filipino commuter spends on average 25 minutes and 30 seconds to traverse a 10-kilometer route, similar to the distance from Cubao to Makati. Commuters lost up to 117 hours per year due to congestion in 2023, equivalent to four days and 21 hours — which is 12 hours and 51 minutes more than the average time lost in 2022.
