Study for possible privatization of EDSA Carousel could take up to 12 months

If privatized, will the fares still be the same? DOTrPH

and the commuter rail systems, the Management Association of the Philippines said that the project study would take from six to 12 months to finish.by the Inquirer, the news was met with disappointment from private sector companies who might want to invest in the said transport system.

“This approach was met with disappointment from the private sector participants as the concept of the busway has been proven during the two years in operation and it is no longer a greenfield project that requires an exhaustive and time-consuming project study,” the summary of the consultation held last week read, as emailed by MAP’s infrastructure committee chair, Eddie Yap.

“It was suggested to let private proponents prepare the necessary spadework as a way of fast-tracking the submission of proposals for government evaluation and approval,” the summary read further. In an interview with GMA News’ Unang Balita on Monday , DOTr Undersecretary Mark Steven Pastor said that Secretary Jaime Bautista has already greenlighted the study on theNagbigay po ng direktiba ang aming kalihim na si Secretary Jimmy Bautista na agad-agad ay aralin at gumawa ngupang ating masukat, matukoy, at malaman kung ano ba yung mga magiging benepisyo kung ang operations po ng ating busway system ay isasapribado at ibibigay po sa ating private sector participants,However, Pastor said...

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