DOTr plans partial Sept launch of Cebu BRT, benefits 70K commuters

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to launch partial pilot operations for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (Cebu BRT) in September, with an expected initial benefit for at least 70,000 commuters.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced that during the pilot run, three stations—Fuente, Cebu Normal University, and Cebu South Bus Terminal Station—will be operational, all of which are already 95% complete.

Dizon emphasized the importance of the project to Cebuanos and stated that additional BRT stations in Phases 2A and 3A, including 13 stations and 62 bus stops, will be completed by 2028.

Construction for the Cebu Capitol station is set to begin after partial operations start, with a detailed engineering design finalized to serve as a median station from its previous curbside configuration.

During the pilot run, about 20 buses will deploy along the dedicated BRT lane from Cebu IT Park in Barangay Apas to SM Seaside in Barangay Mambaling, and free rides are being considered for public enjoyment during this period.

The project is part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to accelerate construction and ensure that the pilot operations commence as scheduled.

Dizon expressed gratitude to the Cebu Provincial local government for coordinating with the DOTr in addressing issues related to the project.