The Department of Transportation rejected the idea of carpooling on the EDSA busway. "Kaisa namin ang mga commuters sa pagpapatotoo na mabisang programa ang EDSA Busway para sa mas nakararami. Sapat na dahilan ito para manatiling eksklusibo ang EDSA Busway para lamang sa mga bus at mga komyuter," he said. MMDA's carpool proposalThe statements came after the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said it's considering allowing high-occupancy vehicles carrying at least 10 passengers to use the EDSA busway. Currently, vehicles that can use the EDSA busway are Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-authorized buses, emergency vehicles, and the country's top five officials.

Source: Philippine Star January 30, 2026 03:02 UTC