Out in the Philippines, Manila finds itself on the list as one of the top worst cities for driving. In fact, residents perceive traffic congestion as their number one problem – above respiratory ailments, piles of trash, drowning, and even being assaulted. Yikes! Back in 2001, Manila had borrowed $60 million from the World Bank for “transit-related” activities. The city utilized the funds to help promote the use of non-motorized transport, but much of the campaign revolved around asking residents to please stop driving. At least they said please.
