Daily TribuneJoyRide riders deliver soft and cuddly “JoyJoy” plushies to lucky winners of the ride-hailing app’s holiday giveaway across Metro Manila, less than a month before Christmas. With the holiday rush approaching, the MMDA anticipates heavier traffic across the metro. Alongside adjusted mall hours and other traffic measures, transportation and delivery apps like JoyRide have become an essential lifeline for commuters trying to navigate — and avoid — the season’s gridlock.
