Provincial bus restriction along EDSA moved to Aug. 1

THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday that the planned regulation of provincial buses along EDSA will be implemented starting Aug. 1 instead of July 15. In a statement, MMDA said the restriction schedule has also been changed to 7-10 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. on weekdays for both northbound and southbound buses. The restricted area is between Cubao, Quezon City and Pasay City. “The changes were agreed during an emergency meeting with provincial bus operators and other stakeholders recently,” said MMDA General Manager Jose Arturo S. Garcia a press briefing on Wednesday afternoon. A dry run for the enforcement of the regulation will be conducted on July 24. Mr. Garcia said the regulation will be in effect until the three main bus terminals are operational, namely: Valenzuela terminal, which is set to open in August; Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange by September; and Sta. Rosa, Laguna terminal by December.