While the MMDA does not have the ability to directly order the bus operators to close their terminals, Garcia said they would request local government units in writing to cancel the permits of terminals under their jurisdiction. According to Garcia, of the 97 bus terminals in Metro Manila, 46 are located along the 23.8-kilometer highway. Dry run on April 22Garcia said a dry run of the proposed closure of terminals along Edsa would push through on April 22 despite receiving protests from provincial bus operators. Provincial bus operators could still drop off their passengers in their terminals located along Edsa until the terminals could be fully closed. READ: Dry run of provincial bus ban along Edsa to start on April 22 — MMDAADVERTISEMENT/atmRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 16, 2019 13:07 UTC