The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday said it does not see any reason to close the EDSA Busway due to its efficiency and the sheer number of passengers it serves. In an interview over ...

Bosita, who advocates for road and riders’ safety, was reacting to the statement of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Romando Artes that the government is considering the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Top officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) appear to disagree on what to do with the Edsa busway.

Asked when the public can expect the phaseout of the bus lane, Artes said, “Once the MRT can accommodate the passengers of the EDSA Carousel since it is repetitive, same line.” Artes said ...

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But the most controversial suggestion discussed in the meeting was the shutdown of the EDSA Bus Carousel to free up more space in EDSA. Many commuters expressed their concern over the idea as the 24/7 ...

MMDA claims the government wants to scrap the EDSA Bus Carousel, citing its overlap with the MRT-3 route. But is that really the case? The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA ...

In 2024, over 63 million commuters enjoyed an efficient travel experience along the EDSA Busway. In January 2025 alone, the busway served more than 5.5 million passengers, averaging 177,000 daily ...

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has revealed its Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., in a meeting that was held ...

MANILA, Philippines — The government is considering removing the EDSA bus lane ... accommodate din ng MRT iyong mga pasahero po ng bus carousel since repetitive siya eh, same line.

In fact, the train is more advantageous because it has more stops than the bus carousel)." Artes said having an EDSA bus lane is “more inconvenient,” since the MRT could also accommodate bus ...