Zero EDSA busway funding in DOTr 2027 budget alarms commuters
The Move as One Coalition has flagged that the Department of Transportation’s proposed 2027 budget allocates zero funding for EDSA busway service contracting and fuel subsidies for transport drivers. The coalition is questioning the absence of these items in the budget proposal. The EDSA busway carries up to 300,000 passengers daily, including many Quezon City residents who rely on it for commuting. Zero funding could threaten the continuity of service contracting and fuel subsidies, potentially affecting busway operations and driver livelihoods. The funding gap appears in DOTr’s proposed 2027 national budget, which will still undergo congressional deliberations. Commuters and transport groups should monitor budget hearings for possible restoration of funds or adjustments to busway services.