MMDA proposes two new number coding schemes

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has proposed two options for the implementation of an expanded number coding scheme in the National Capital Region, a report on GMA News’ Saksi said Wednesday.

MMDA chairperson Romando Artes presented the proposals to President Rodrigo Duterte during his Talk to the People last Monday night in light of the increasing volume of vehicles in areas under Alert Level 1.

Under the first option, vehicles with plate numbers ending with odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 would not be allowed on roads on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from  5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Those with plate numbers ending with even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, and 0 would be prohibited on Tuesdays and Fridays during the same time periods.

All vehicles would be allowed on roads on Wednesdays.

Meanwhile, under the second option, vehicles with plate numbers ending with 1, 2, 3, and 4 would be prohibited on Mondays; 5, 6, 7, and 8 on Tuesdays; 9, 0, 1, and 2 on Wednesdays; 3, 4, 5, 6 on Thursdays; and 7, 8, 9, and 0 on Fridays.

In February, the MMDA said it is studying the possible expansion of the afternoon number coding scheme, which is set from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. —Joviland Rita/KBK, GMA News