NCAP Enforcement Continues on EDSA Despite Protests and Suspension of Road Works

Despite the suspension of the EDSA road reconstruction project and the odd-even traffic scheme, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is pressing ahead with its No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) on EDSA and C5. This decision, according to MMDA officials, aligns with a Supreme Court ruling. However, the policy has sparked protests from various driver groups. "There is no valid reason to halt the NCAP," stated an MMDA spokesperson in an interview featured in the News5 report. The News5 report included live footage showing heavy traffic congestion on EDSA. A reporter on the ground interviewed drivers who expressed frustration with the NCAP, citing financial burdens from the fines. The protests, organized by groups like the Stop NCAP Coalition Manila, took place along University Avenue in Quezon City. The MMDA acknowledged the protests but maintained its commitment to the NCAP, emphasizing its role in traffic management and discipline. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between the need for traffic enforcement and the concerns of motorists.