MAP opposes EDSA busway closure, pushes for Mabuhay Lanes enhancement

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has strongly opposed the proposed closure of the EDSA busway, urging instead the enhancement and full utilization of Mabuhay Lanes to ease Metro Manila's traffic congestion.

In a recent statement sent over the weekend, MAP emphasized that motorcycles can travel 'point to point' in Mabuhay Lanes, significantly reducing traffic on EDSA, and called for clearing these lanes of obstructions.

The group also warned against adding more lanes for private vehicles, citing past experiences where such additions quickly filled up with traffic.

MAP raised concerns over the lack of clarity regarding proposed congestion fees and highlighted the limited design capacity of MRT-3 to carry only 350,000 passengers daily.

Citing the National Transport Policy of 2017, MAP stressed that dismantling the EDSA Bus Carousel Line would run counter to prioritizing public transportation as a key mobility solution.

Over 63 million commuters benefited from busway services last year, with over 177,000 Filipinos using it daily according to DOTr data.