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Lacson suggests reverse EDSA busway to prevent illegal entry
Former Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson proposed reversing the direction of buses on the Edsa Busway to deter unauthorized vehicles, citing a similar scheme in Taipei.
Lacson believes this measure would create a risk of head-on collision, making all vehicles avoid the busway and eliminating the need for exemptions.
He suggested that northbound buses could travel southbound on the Edsa Busway to achieve this counterflow.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is urged to study the infrastructure reconfiguration.
Former Senate President Vicente Sotto III agreed with Lacson's proposal and advised the public to leave earlier to avoid traffic.
Sotto also questioned the proposal to expand exemptions for the busway.
A similar proposal was discussed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in 2024, with bus operators initially reacting positively.
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