DOTr exec gets free pass on EDSA busway
The Philippine Star|April 30, 2024
An assistant secretary of the Department of Transportation reportedly got away with using the EDSA bus lane as the DOTr official was not issued a traffic violation ticket by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
EVELYN MACAIRAN

According to a report on dzBB yesterday, the unnamed DOTr official’s white sport utility vehicle was pulled over for using the EDSA busway.

Aside from using the EDSA Carousel, which is exclusive for public utility buses, the DOTr assistant secretary also violated the number coding scheme.

It was not mentioned in the report when the incident took place.

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