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 "Apple rolls out iOS 27 beta 2".
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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