The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has rejected proposals to allow carpooling vehicles coordinated through ride-sharing and mobility apps on the EDSA Busway, citing concerns that opening the dedicated lane to private vehicles would degrade the performance of Metro Manila’s primary mass transit corridor. From a transport technology standpoint, the Busway operates like a full-scale Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. However, Lopez stressed that any innovation must align with a commuter-first, mass-transit-oriented framework. Read more in our articles including "DOTr rejects carpooling on EDSA Busway, cites impact on mass transit efficiency" and "Courier Complaints Drop 88% Under Oplan Bantay Padala".
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has rejected proposals to allow carpooling vehicles coordinated through ride-sharing and mobility apps on the EDSA Busway, citing concerns that opening the dedicated lane to private vehicles would degrade the performance of Metro Manila’s primary mass transit corridor. From a transport technology standpoint, the Busway operates like a full-scale Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
However, Lopez stressed that any innovation must align with a commuter-first, mass-transit-oriented framework.
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