The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will temporarily allow provincial buses to pass along Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) to accommodate the expected surge of passengers traveling to the provinces this Christmas season.

Starting December 20, provincial buses will be allowed on EDSA from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. From December 24 until January 2, 2026, the buses will be permitted to use EDSA round-the-clock.

MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the move is part of traffic mitigating measures aimed at ensuring faster turnaround time and smoother travel for passengers.

Under the guidelines, provincial buses from North Luzon may stop at terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, while those from South Luzon are only allowed up to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and Pasay.