Cebu Bus Rapid Transit pilot ops start September — DOTr
In a statement, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said at least three stations of the mass transit system will be operational come September, namely Fuente, Cebu Normal University and Cebu South Bus Terminal Station.
Dizon said at least 70,000 commuters are expected to benefit from the Cebu BRT's pilot operations.
Meanwhile, the construction for the Cebu Capitol station will follow, after finalizing its detailed engineering design to make it a median station from the previous curbside configuration, according to the Transportation chief.
Dizon also expressed gratitude to the Cebu Provincial local government for coordinating with the DOTr in addressing issues of the project.
The phases 2A and 3A of the Cebu BRT which are composed of 13 stations and 62 bus stops will be completed before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term ends in 2028, according to the Transport chief. — Ted Cordero/RF, GMA Integrated News
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