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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Department of Transportation Communication (DOTC) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has given the “Express Bus” initiative a nod and here are some of the important things you need to know about it. The “Express Connect” is a joint initiative spearheaded by DOTC, LTFRB and MMDA in participation with a handful of bus operators with the goal of “enticing the public not to use private cars but instead take public utility vehicle" and cutting the amount of time needed to traverse the country’s main thoroughfare. There are currently a total of 50 buses in the “Express Connect” initiative which will operate from 4AM to 10PM. In exchange, “Express Buses” will be allowed to use fly-overs and tunnels in EDSA, provided that the drivers are to take extra precautions in traversing the main thoroughfare. E3 Route – Fairview > Litex/COA > Batasan > Ayala MRT Station > SM Mall of Asia Rotunda LTFRB and MMDA claims that if everything goes according to plan, commuters can expect an “Express Bus” to arrive at each of the designated stations every five (5) minutes during peak hours, and every ten (10) minutes during off-peak hours. As for the fare, LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez said that “Express Connect” buses will follow the same pricing scheme implemented on air-conditioned buses. Read more in our articles including "Express Bus Gets a Green Light from DOTC, LTFRB and MMDA" and "DOTr rejects carpooling on EDSA Busway, cites impact on mass transit efficiency".