Cebu BRT pilot ops to start in September with 3 stations

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will begin pilot operations for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (Cebu-BRT) in September, with at least three stations operational.

These pilot stations, Fuente, Cebu Normal University, and Cebu South Bus Terminal, are expected to serve at least 70,000 commuters.

Construction for the Cebu Capitol station will commence after its design is finalized as a median station.

Phases 2A and 3A of the Cebu BRT, comprising 13 stations and 62 bus stops, are targeted for completion before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term ends in 2028.

The DOTr is considering offering free rides during the pilot run, either partially or fully subsidized.

However, the World Bank noted that the pace of Cebu BRT construction has slowed down, with major civil works packages yet to be launched.