Special Action and Intelligence Committee on Transportation

Also known as SAICT

The Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) enforces traffic rules and monitors compliance at EDSA Busway stops, deploying personnel to ensure adherence to the 45-second limit. SAICT also handles investigations into unauthorized vehicle entries and incidents involving protocol plates, working closely with other agencies like MMDA and LTO. The committee aims to enhance safety and efficiency on the busway as part of broader transportation reforms in the Philippines.

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Last updated at March 24, 2025.

Recent stories about SAICT

DOTr-SAICT arrests wanted police officer for rape

A police officer wanted for rape since February 2016 was apprehended by the DOTr-SAICT on Monday, March 24, for illegally using the EDSA busway.
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Dizon urges bus operators to comply with 45-second limit at EDSA Busway stops

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon urged bus operators and drivers to comply with the 45-second limit at EDSA Busway stops, where around 90 percent of station timers are now operational.
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PNP uses EDSA busway for kidnapping case

A convoy believed to be carrying senior Philippine National Police (PNP) officials, including PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, was caught using the EDSA busway in Ortigas on Tuesday.
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Motorcycle rider faces multiple charges for counterflowing and violating EDSA busway rules

A motorcycle rider attempted to counterflow along the EDSA-Santolan flyover to evade traffic enforcers who had spotted him using the busway on Thursday, February 13.
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Pacquiao's camp apologizes for staff violating EDSA bus lane rules

Manny Pacquiao's camp apologized after a service vehicle from his team used the EDSA bus lane on Sunday.
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US diplomat ticketed for EDSA Busway violation, passenger accuses enforcers of spying

An American driver with diplomatic plates from the US Embassy was issued a ticket for using the EDSA Busway on Friday morning.
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Rep Ralph Tulfo apologizes for second busway violation

Quezon City Second District Rep. Ralph Wendel Tulfo issued another apology after his vehicle was caught using the EDSA Busway for the second time.
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MMDA releases CCTV of white SUV with protocol plate '7' on EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) released CCTV footage on November 3 showing the apprehension of a white SUV with protocol plate no. '7' on the EDSA busway.
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SUV crashes into EDSA barriers during rain, driver hospitalized

An SUV crashed into concrete barriers on the northbound section of EDSA near the People Power Monument during heavy rain on Thursday morning, causing significant traffic congestion.
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LTO implements stricter penalties for colorum vehicles

Starting Tuesday, drivers operating without necessary permits must now present a court order to reclaim their impounded vehicles as part of the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) new policy to combat illegal operations.
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