Manila, Sept. 7 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday said the country's rail transit systems emit at least 50 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) compared to private vehicles, underscoring the environmental benefits of shifting to public transportation.

In a statement, Acting Transportation Secretary Banoy Lopez said the DOTr has been pushing for sustainability efforts in existing rail lines.

"Ang bilin ng Pangulo, gawin nating sustainable ang ating transportasyon. Kaya tayo sa DOTr, isinusulong natin ang tinatawag na commuter-centric transport gaya ng mga tren kung saan mas marami ang nakakasakay. Kung mas maraming sasakay sa tren kaysa private vehicles, malaki 'yung mababawas sa carbon emissions sa kalsada (The Presiden...