GCash now accepted as payment option on EDSA Busway

TL;DR: Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now pay their fares using GCash, as cashless payments have officially been rolled out across selected busway units.

Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now pay their fares using GCash, as cashless payments have officially been rolled out across selected busway units.
The new option allows passengers to pay via QR code using GCash SoundPay, with the fare amount manually entered by the conductor based on travel distance.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched the payment method at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange as part of the government’s Automatic Fare Collection System proof of concept.
GCash SoundPay, a portable QR payment device, was first introduced in 2024 to support micro, small, and medium enterprises.
As of the initial rollout, 260 EDSA Busway units are already equipped with GCash SoundPay devices.

Commuters using the EDSA Busway can now pay their fares using GCash, as cashless payments have officially been rolled out across selected busway units. The new option allows passengers to pay via QR code using GCash SoundPay, with the fare amount manually entered by the conductor based on travel distance.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched the payment method at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange as part of the government’s Automatic Fare Collection System proof of concept. The initiative aims to modernize public transport payments while giving commuters faster and more flexible ways to pay.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan said the system benefits both passengers and operators by ensuring exact fare payments and direct remittance to bus companies. The setup also reduces cash handling and supports the broader push for standardized digital payments in public transportation.

GCash for Business Head Jong Layug assured users that the platform is secure, noting that the company continues to invest heavily in fraud prevention and system protection. GCash SoundPay, a portable QR payment device, was first introduced in 2024 to support micro, small, and medium enterprises.

As of the initial rollout, 260 EDSA Busway units are already equipped with GCash SoundPay devices. Commuters can still opt to pay in cash, but the addition of GCash provides an alternative for faster, cashless transactions.

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