RIDERSHIP on the EDSA Busway increased in 2025, mirroring a broader rise in passenger traffic across major transport hubs, including the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), as the government pushed ahead with upgrades to ease daily commuting, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Monday. According to the DOTr, the EDSA Busway served 66.67 million passengers in 2025, up from 63.02 million in 2024, reinforcing its role as a key mass transport corridor on EDSA. Monthly ridership peaked in December 2025 at a record 6.53 million passengers, while the highest single-day volume for the year reached 321,186 in April. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the DOTr to continue improving the EDSA Busway to ensure safer, more accessible, and convenient travel for commuters, the agency said, describing the project as among its flagship transport initiatives. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the department would sustain modernization efforts along the corridor, including station upgrades and network expansion. “We still have several improvements to implement, such as a more modern Kamuning Busway Station and three additional new busway stations to be built in 2026 to ensure a more comfortable and faster commute,” Lopez said. Since operations began in June 2020, the EDSA Busway has served a total of 341.31 million passengers, based on DOTr records. The increase in busway ridership coincided with a surge in passenger traffic at PITX, particularly during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. PITX handled 5.69 million passengers in December 2025 alone, with 3.43 million recorded during the peak of the holiday season. Total foot traffic at PITX reached 60.28 million in 2025, up by 9.11 million from the 51.56 million passengers logged in 2024, reflecting a sustained growth in demand for intercity and provincial transport services. President Marcos also instructed the DOTr to work closely with private operators to further improve terminal operations at PITX to ease congestion and improve the overall commuter experience, the agency said. Lopez said the DOTr and PITX management were prepared to accommodate rising passenger volumes while maintaining safety and efficiency. “The DOTr and PITX are fully prepared for the increase in passengers using the terminal. We will ensure an adequate supply of buses and smooth terminal operations, while strengthening security measures to provide passengers with a more orderly and efficient journey,” he said. To support the growing commuter demand within Metro Manila, the DOTr noted that PITX is now interconnected with the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), improving access between rail and bus services. The agency also said construction of a new EDSA Busway Station at PITX is underway, a move expected to strengthen intermodal connectivity while improving commuter safety and convenience. The DOTr said the combined improvements to the EDSA Busway and PITX are part of the government’s broader effort to modernize public transport infrastructure in response to the steady rise in passenger demand across the metropolis.