The LTFRB banned provincial buses from EDSA back in 2019 to help ease worsening traffic on the major thoroughfare. (File photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines — Provincial buses will be allowed to use Edsa from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Thursday.
“This is to allow the provincial buses to accommodate the expected influx of passengers going to the provinces for the holiday season and ensure the convenience and comfort of the commuters,” the MMDA said in an advisory.
Under the holiday setup, buses from North Luzon will end their trips at terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, and buses from South Luzon will end their trips at terminals in Pasay City.
Provincial buses have been banned on Edsa since 2019 as ordered by the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board.
This was aimed at removing bus terminals along Edsa to help decongest the worsening traffic situation.