MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday reported a 17.3 percent increase in motorcycle-related road crashes in 2023 compared to 2022.
Based on the data from its Road Safety Unit, the MMDA said that a total of 26,599 motorcycle-related crashes were recorded in 2022.
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The number further swelled up to 31,186 road crashes in 2023, it added.
Meanwhile, the MMDA said that there were 4,068 motorcycle-related crashes documented from January to March this year.
Due to this, the agency reiterated its call for those interested in learning how to drive safely to enroll at the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy (MRA).
“Kaya naman, para matugunan ang problemang ito at maipatupad ang disiplina, partikular ng mga motorcycle rider sa lansangan, ay binuksan ang MMDA MRA sa Pasig City, sa inisyatiba ni Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes,” the MMDA said in a Facebook post.
(To address this problem and enforce discipline, particularly among motorcycle riders on the roads, the MMDA MRA is now open in Pasig City, an initiative by Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes.)
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“Puwede ang kahit sinong gustong matutong magmotorsiklo at rumesponde sa daan sakaling may emergency. Magtungo lamang sa tanggapan nito sa Doña Julia Vargas cor. Meralco Avenue o mag-enroll online,” it added.
(Anyone who wants to learn how to ride a motorcycle and respond in case of emergencies on the road is welcome. They can simply go to its office at Doña Julia Vargas cor. Meralco Avenue or enroll online.)
The agency officially unveiled the MMDA MRA last September 27.
Built on a lot owned by the Government Service Insurance System, the academy offers free two-day courses consisting of theoretical and practical instruction for bikers.
MMDA said that both beginners and experienced drivers, as long as they are 17 years old and older, are welcome to enroll.