MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has defended the “Edsa Busway,” calling it “the right way” for Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare. Under the Edsa Busway, the dedicated bus lanes would be moved from the outermost to the innermost lanes, right beside the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3. The former bus lane would be turned over to bicycles, leaving the center of the thoroughfare for private and other vehicles. The DOTr assured the public that the “safe and protected” bus stops would complement the existing MRT 3 structures with enforcers and traffic marshals stationed at each one. “The Edsa busway allows for seamless movement of high-capacity [public utility vehicles and] allows buses to run without interruption and at faster speed … , [ensuring] faster travel time for commuters,” it said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 22, 2020 20:03 UTC