MMDA temporarily allows buses on EDSA starting April 9, 2025

Provincial buses will be temporarily allowed to use EDSA starting April 9 in light of the expected influx of travelers during the Holy Week, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Friday.

MMDA chief Romando Artes said buses are allowed on EDSA from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting April 9. But they will be allowed 24 hours on the major thoroughfare from April 16 to 20.

“Papayagan po natin ang buses sa EDSA starting April between 10 p.m. to 5 a.m… Pero starting April 16 hanggang April 20, papayagan po natin ang buses ng 24 hours ang mga buses sa EDSA,” he said in a press conference.

(We will allow buses on EDSA starting April between 10 p.m. to 5 a.m…But starting April 16 until April 20, we will allow buses on EDSA 24 hours a day.)

Artes noted that buses coming from the north may reach up to Cubao area only, while those coming from the south may reach up to the Pasay area only.

Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said more security measures are in place to address possible crimes and expected crowding in terminals during the period of summer vacation including the Holy Week.

Police assistance desks will be set up strategically in transport hubs, tourist spots, and major event venues to provide immediate response to the public, the PNP said.

To prevent crimes, the PNP said law enforcement operations will be intensified as well as the security inspections and intelligence monitoring on critical infrastructures, transport terminals, and churches.

Road safety measures will be enforced strictly to ease congestion and prevent vehicular accidents with the help of traffic management agencies. —VAL, GMA Integrated News