[Translation: If we decongest the yellow lane, trips from Sta. Rosa to Cubao is less than 2 hours. Even if you spend 30 minutes waiting, the speed compensates for it.]
But Ugay, a transport economist, said it was not the quick fix. If commuting became more convenient, he said car users will then be enticed to leave their vehicles at home and use public transport.Alex Yague, Jr., president of the Provincial Bus Operators Association, added that among their biggest concerns in using interim terminals is connectivity, as some passengers leaving or entering Metro Manila find it hard to get another ride to the capital.
Party-list groups which asked the Supreme Court to stop the bus ban also attended the hearing, including Ako Bicol and Bayan Muna representatives. They earlier argued that the new policy was anti-poor and anti-commuter. Committee chair Sen. Grace Poe said the panel will also review the MMDA's charter about its authority on traffic management, as they now tackle worsening traffic not just in Metro Manila but in the nearby provinces of Rizal, Laguna, and Cavite.
I say let’s try it first. There are so many buses in the congested area cubao that only have less than 10 passengers.
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