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The EDSA Carousel, also known as Route 1 and formerly and still referred to as Route E, is a bus rapid transit (BRT) system, part of several bus routes in Metro Manila. [2] It is situated along EDSA and other roads, running on a dedicated right-of-way called the EDSA Busway, separated from normal road traffic in most of its stretch by concrete barriers and steel bollards on the innermost lane.
The EDSA Busway services Route E along Metro Manila's main thoroughfare.. All Metro Manila's local or city bus services are contracted out to private firms. [1] Prior to the 2020 Philippine coronavirus lockdowns, the region had more than 900 public transport routes operated by 830 bus franchises and more than 43,000 jeepney franchises competing with each other. [2]
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX, Tagalog pronunciation:) is a public transport terminal in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. [5] PITX is built and operated by Megawide Construction Corporation and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) under the Philippine government's Public-Private Partnership program.
In June 2020, bus routes in the avenue were rationalized, creating the EDSA Carousel line carried by the new EDSA Busway. The EDSA Busway is separated from normal road traffic and now used only for buses and emergency vehicles. The new bus lane spans from Monumento to PITX and is divided by concreted barriers and steel fences.
EDSA BRT [16] Skyway BRT [16] The EDSA Carousel line, which starts from Monumento in Caloocan and ends at Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), contains elements of a BRT system. However, the DOTr has stated that the busway is distinct from the World Bank-funded EDSA BRT. [16]
EDSA station is served by an abundance of buses, jeepneys, and taxis on both EDSA and Taft Avenue routes, with stops near the station. EDSA Carousel's Taft Avenue station, located along EDSA, is accessible from the station through a pedestrian overpass adjoining the southbound platform. Many provincial bus lines, such as Victory Liner (serving ...
Phil. Touristers Inc. – Plying Pacita – Navotas via EDSA route. Last served EDSA Carousel, and PITX to General Mariano Alvarez routes. PNR Motor Service – a bus company under Philippine National Railways with subsidiaries Bengued Auto Line and the Cavite Line Transportation whole of Luzon. The company has so far invested P24.22 million ...
The nearby EDSA Carousel station of the same name is located along EDSA across Taft Avenue, as well as the southbound Tramo station just east of the MRT station. Taft Avenue station serves as the transfer point for commuters riding the LRT Line 1 at EDSA station via a crossway and via Metro Point Mall.