00:00The Department of Transportation or DOTR Secretary Jaime Bautista assured the EDSA busway will
00:05not be removed despite earlier discussions about potentially making space for private
00:10vehicles.
00:11He confirmed the dedicated bus lane will be improved with the help of the private sector
00:15involvement on its hand operations and management.
00:18Bautista also stated that a feasibility study for privatization will be completed soon aiming
00:23for expansion by the end of 2026.
00:26He clarified that the EDSA busway and the MRT-3 railway line serve different commuter
00:32needs with the busway covering a broader area.