The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project was never intended as a solution to the traffic woes in Cebu City but was designed to improve the quality and level of commuting service, safety and environmental efficiency of the more than 70 percent of the city’s population that rely on public transportation.
“Scrapping the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) is the most stupid thing to do.”
This is what Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama had to say regarding Cebu City Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera’s call to stop the implementation of the CBRT project.
City Council urges officials to avoid premature announcements on bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees to prevent loan sharks from taking advantage. The call comes after a recent controversy over the approval of lower bonuses than initially proposed. Learn more about the committee's report and the challenges faced in finalizing the bonuses.
City Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera calls for the cessation of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, citing its delayed implementation, escalating costs, and flawed planning. Councilor James Anthony Cuenco urges a reevaluation, highlighting the failures of similar BRT systems in other countries. The Council considers alternative traffic solutions to address transportation challenges. Stay updated on the future of the CBRT project.
THE Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will finally settle the electric bills of its headquarters at the North Reclamation Area for the months of August to December 2022.