The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced last Tuesday that the number of busses traveling the EDSA Busway Carousel will drop from 758 to 550 after their free ride program “Libreng Sakay sa EDSA Carousel” ended on the first day of the new year.
In a statement, the LTFRB said that EDSA Busway Carousel will continue to operate 24/7 though this time on a “fare box” scheme using the approved fare matrix and with fewer bus units ferrying passengers.
Related: Libreng Sakay no more: EDSA Carousel free rides to end on December 31, 2022
The “fare box” will be the method by which bus passengers will be billed using the fare matrix approved by the LTFRB. Bus operators on the EDSA Busway are required by the LTFRB to obtain a fare matrix from their technical division.
Passengers are advised to refer to the LTFRB’s official Facebook page to see the official fare matrix for the EDSA Busway. These matrices will also be posted on bus stations along the EDSA Busway.
LTFRB scales down buses on EDSA after Libreng Sakay ends, releases fare guide
The EDSA Busway Carousel will still operate 24/7, but with fewer busses and with a new fare guide.
Jerome Tresvalles on Jan 06, 2023You are here:HomeLatest StoriesNewsLTFRB scales down buses on EDSA after Libreng Sakay ends, releases fare guide
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced last Tuesday that the number of busses traveling the EDSA Busway Carousel will drop from 758 to 550 after their free ride program “Libreng Sakay sa EDSA Carousel” ended on the first day of the new year.
In a statement, the LTFRB said that EDSA Busway Carousel will continue to operate 24/7 though this time on a “fare box” scheme using the approved fare matrix and with fewer bus units ferrying passengers.
Related: Libreng Sakay no more: EDSA Carousel free rides to end on December 31, 2022
The “fare box” will be the method by which bus passengers will be billed using the fare matrix approved by the LTFRB. Bus operators on the EDSA Busway are required by the LTFRB to obtain a fare matrix from their technical division.
Passengers are advised to refer to the LTFRB’s official Facebook page to see the official fare matrix for the EDSA Busway. These matrices will also be posted on bus stations along the EDSA Busway.
“Sa pamamagitan ng fare matrix, masisiguro po natin na ang sisingilin na pamasahe ng mga bus ay iyon lamang inaprubahan ng LTFRB. Pero kung sakaling may mga bus na maniningil ng labis, i-report po ninyo agad sila sa amin upang amin po itong ma-aksiyunan at mapatawan ng karampatang parusa ang sino mang lalabag,”
Teofilo Guadiz III
LTFRB Chairman
LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz says that through the fare matrix, the LTFRB can ensure that passengers will be charged according to what has been approved by the LTFRB. If passengers encounter operators that overcharge, they can contact the LTFRB to report violators so that they can be sanctioned accordingly.
Related Articles
LRT-1, MRT-3, LRT-2 to suspend railway service during holy weekThe Cebu Rapid Bus Transit Project gets greenlitThe LTFRB marks June 30 as the final day traditional jeepneys can ply their routesThe LRTA is close to finalizing details for the LRT-2 Cogeo ExtensionPNR is ceasing operation in certain lines to make way for construction of the NSCR
Latest News
- Changan Philippines introduces Nevo A05 plug-in hybrid / NewsShaynah Miranda · Oct 03, 2025Changan introduces the Nevo A05 plug-in hybrid sedan in the Philippines with 130 km EV range and 1,250 km total driving range.
- Will the 677 hp Dongfeng M-HERO M817 Max+ make its way to the Philippines? / NewsShaynah Miranda · Oct 02, 2025Dongfeng has added a new model to its M-Hero lineup with the launch of the M817 Max+ in China.
- NLEX Corp. rolls out P200 million SCTEX tech upgrades / NewsJerome Tresvalles · Oct 01, 2025NLEX Corp. has announced that it is investing P200 million in a major technology upgrade program for SCTEX.
Popular Articles
- Cheapest cars under P700,000 in the PhilippinesJerome Tresvalles · Sep 02, 2024
- First car or next car, the Ford EcoSport is a tough package to beatJun 18, 2021
- Car Maintenance checklist and guide – here’s everything you need to knowEarl Lee · Jan 12, 2021
- Most fuel efficient family cars in the PhilippinesBryan Aaron Rivera · Nov 27, 2020
- 2021 Geely Okavango — Everything you need to knowJoey Deriquito · Nov 19, 2020
- Family cars in the Philippines with the biggest trunksSep 20, 2023
- Head to head: Toyota Rush vs. Suzuki XL7Joey Deriquito · Oct 28, 2020
- Why oil changes are important for your carEarl Lee · Nov 10, 2020
- 2021 Kia Stonic — What you need to know about itJoey Deriquito · Oct 16, 2020
- Top 7 tips for buying a used car in the PhilippinesJoey Deriquito · Nov 26, 2020
