The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that provincial buses are allowed to ply EDSA from December 24. 2022 to January 2, 2023.

“This is to allow the provincial buses to accommodate the expected influx of passengers going to the provinces for the holiday season and ensure the convenience and comfort of the commuters,” the agency said in an advisory last Thursday, Dec. 22.

Conditions were set for buses as those from North Luzon shall end their trip to Cubao, while buses from South Luzon will end their trip to Pasay City.

In 2019, the Land Transportation Franchise Regulatory Board (LTFRB) banned provincial buses from taking the EDSA route to minimize traffic in the said area.