EDSA Busway elevators fixed at Guadalupe, Philam, Kamuning stations; 3 more due for repair

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MANILA – Elevators at the EDSA Busway Guadalupe, Makatu, and Philam and Kamuning, Quezon City stations are working again after four months of inactivity, wi...

STATION INSPECTION. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon (left) inspects the waiting area of the EDSA Busway Guadalupe Station in Makati on Friday (Nov. 13, 2026). Elevators at the Guadalupe and Philam and Kamuning stations in Quezon City are working again after four months of inactivity. Repairs at Balintawak in Quezon City, and Monumento and Bagong Barrio stations in Caloocan City expected to be completed within two weeks. (Photo courtesy of DOTr)

MANILA – Elevators at the EDSA Busway Guadalupe, Makatu, and Philam and Kamuning, Quezon City stations are working again after four months of inactivity, with repairs at three more stations expected within two weeks.

In a media interview during an inspection of the Guadalupe Station on Friday, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said they are working for commuters following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to make busway stations accessible.

Dizon said the elevators at Balintawak in Quezon City, and Monumento and Bagong Barrio stations in Caloocan City are expected to be completed within two weeks.

He ordered the maintenance operator to implement a maximum repair time of 24 to 48 hours for elevator breakdowns.

He also directed the cleaning of debris blocking elevator sensors, which contribute to prolonged downtime.The DOTr chief ordered stricter security at the stations to prevent the theft of supply wires, which he said caused the damage and the delays.

The inspection followed a complaint from a passenger during Dizon's visit to the station on Nov. 2.

During that inspection, Dizon said the government was prioritizing accessibility at Busway stations for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and expectant women.

"'Di hamak na mas maraming komyuter at pedestrian kesa sa nakasakay sa kotse. Mas maraming nakasakay sa bus, mas maraming nakasakay sa tren, dagdag mo pa 'yung naglalakad, nagba-bike kapag pinagsama-sama mo lahat 'yon baka three o four times nung mga taong nakasakay sa kotse (There…

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