After years of delay, Cebu Bus Rapid Transit begins operations

CEBU, Philippines – The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) officially began operations on Friday morning, March 13, after facing years of delay and operational challenges.

The Department of Transportation announced initial operations of the CBRT system on Thursday, March 14. In their announcement, the DOTr advised motorists that the median lanes of road sections along Natalio Bacalso Avenue and Osmeña Boulevard would remain closed.

On Friday, the Cebu Interim Bus Service brought hundreds of residents from Il Corso in the South Road Properties, Cebu City, to the Cebu IT Park.

According to the Cebu City government, the CBRT will be offering free rides from 6 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 8 pm for a limited period only.

Rappler’s John Sitchon tries out the new transit system and discusses the experience in this video. – Rappler.com