Number coding lifted in Metro Manila Wednesday

Cars and city buses with license plates ending in 5 and 6 may be used on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, after the MMDA suspended the number coding scheme owing to the prevailing monsoon rain. The number coding still applies to provincial buses, the MMDA said. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / RICHARD A. REYES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lifted on Wednesday the number coding scheme for private vehicles and city buses.

In its advisory through Twitter, it said the number scheme still applies to provincial buses.

MMDA ADVISORY: The Number Coding Scheme is LIFTED today, July 18, 2018 except for Provincial Buses (including Makati and Las Piñas). Thank you. #mmda #MMShakedrill

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) July 18, 2018

The MMDA made the announcement as heavy rain brought by the southwest monsoon continues to flood parts of Metro Manila. /cbb