Manila, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday said it does not see any reason to close the EDSA Busway due to its efficiency and the sheer number of passengers it serves.

In an interview over Radyo Pilipinas, DOTr Executive Assistant to the Office of the Secretary Jonathan Gesmundo said a total of 62 million passengers were served by the EDSA Busway in 2024, with 5.5 million served last month.

"Mine-maintain na ma-preserve itong busway na daanan na mabilis ng public transport... Napaka-effective (We want to preserve the busway because it's a very fast thoroughfare for public transport... It is very effective)," Gesmundo said.

On Wednesday, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista cited the busway as the "most efficient pub...