EDSA bus carousel units line up in Guadalupe in Makati City on July 5, 2022. The Management Association of the Philippines called for the privatization of the EDSA Busway and rail systems. DANNY PATA/File photo
It also called for the construction of more stations to close the gap between stations and footbridges, and to fast-track the construction of donated busway station footbridges. Under the hybrid mode, the private concessionaire will take over the operations and services, and maintain the facilities under an operate and maintenance concession.
The LRT1 connects Baclaran to Roosevelt through stations in EDSA, Libertad, Gil Puyat, Vito Cruz, Quirino, Pedro Gil, United Nations, Central Terminal, Carriedo, Doroteo Jose, Bambang, Tayuman, Blumentritt, Abad Santos, R. Papa, 5th Avenue, Yamaha Monumento, and Balintawak.the operations and maintenance of the rail line in September 2015.
The MAP said it has already offered to work with the Department of Transportation and other private sector stakeholders to craft the terms of reference for the bidding of concessions.