The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (Cebu-BRT) will begin its pilot operations in September 2025 to improve the daily commute for 70,000 passengers in Cebu.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the pilot operations of the Cebu-BRT and expedited the completion of other stations to serve commuters and ease traffic in the province, the DOTr said.
DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon said at least three stations of the mass transit system would be operational by September, highlighting the urgent need for a mass transit system that will offer connectivity and mobility to commuters.
“We are already expediting the construction of other BRT stations so that more areas and more commuters can be reached by this project,” Dizon said.
At least 70,000 commuters are expected to benefit from the bus system’s pilot operations, which will serve the Fuente, Cebu Normal University and Cebu South Bus Terminal stations.
Construction for the Cebu Capitol station will follow, after finalizing its detailed engineering design to make it a median station from the previous curbside configuration.
Dizon expressed gratitude to the Cebu provincial government for coordinating with the DOTr in addressing issues of the project.
“The President has ordered the expedited completion of this project. Our Cebuano compatriots can count on us to do everything we can to help commuters make their journey faster and more comfortable,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dizon said Phases 2A and 3A of the BRT, which are composed of 13 stations and 62 bus stops, would be completed before the President’s term ends in 2028.
Package 2A involves constructing the South Road Properties (SRP) to Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) and Capitol to IT Park segments, along with a bus depot.
Package 3A includes building bus stops along Mambaling to Talisay, SRP to Talisay, and IT Park to Talamban as well as a feeder bus terminal.
