2-kilometer queues form at EDSA bus carousel on Monday

Commuters were greeted by long queues at EDSA bus carousel stations on Monday, the first day of work after the observance of Holy Week.

According to a report on "24 Oras", the line at the Monumento station reached two kilometers.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it added at least 100 buses in anticipation of the influx of commuters.

Although there was a long queue, DOTr noted that commuters were able to board quickly.

Meanwhile, the department monitored light traffic in several expressways going to Metro Manila.

It said the spike motorists entering the National Capital Region was observed on Black Saturday, April 16.—Mel Matthew Doctor/LDF, GMA News