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 Radyo Pilipinas, DOTr Executive Assistant to the Office of the Secretary Jonathan Gesmundo said a total of 62 million passengers were served by the EDSA Busway in 2024, with 5.5 million served last month.
“Mine-maintain na ma-preserve itong busway na daanan na mabilis ng public transport… Napaka-effective (We want to preserve the busway because it’s a very fast thoroughfare for public transport… It is very effective),” Gesmundo said.
On Wednesday, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista cited the busway as the “most efficient public road transport system in Metro Manila.”
He said there is even an ongoing feasibility study by the private sector on how best to improve the EDSA busway.
“The goal is to improve commuter experience without worsening existing traffic conditions,” Bautista added.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Romando Artes had previously said the closure of the EDSA Busway is being considered as part of a proposal to improve the MRT-3 system.
