QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that provincial buses will be allowed to traverse along EDSA during the Holy Week.

In an advisory, from April 3 to 5, provincial buses will be allowed on EDSA from 10 pm to 5 am;  and from April 6 to 10, 2023 round-a-clock to accommodate the expected influx of passengers going to the provinces for the observance of the Holy Week.

According to the MMDA, provincial buses coming from North Luzon shall terminate their trips at the bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City.

Meanwhile, provincial buses coming from South Luzon shall terminate their trips at the bus terminals in Pasay City.

The agency said that allowing provincial buses to traverse on EDSA during the said period will help accommodate the expected high number of passengers going to the provinces for the Lenten season and ensure the convenience and comfort of the commuters. (MMDA/PIA-NCR)