The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has cautioned the government against dismantling the EDSA Bus Carousel, urging instead the revitalization of existing Mabuhay Lanes.
In a statement, MAP called proposals to remove the dedicated bus lane “ill-advised,” arguing that adding another lane for private vehicles on EDSA would not ease congestion but merely attract more traffic.
“Any talk of possible dismantling of the EDSA Carousel Line at this stage would be ill-advised. It will be going against the National Transport Policy of 2017 where public transportation is given priority as a mobility solution mandating the DOTr and DPWH to implement and regulate it,” the…