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Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Set to Launch March 2026

2/21/2026

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  • The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit System (CBRT) will begin operations in March 2026.
  • The first segment is 97% complete, per Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.
  • The project aims to serve 34,000 passengers daily and connect key Cebu City stations.
  • Delays from calamities shifted the launch timeline and led to the World Bank withdrawing funding for future phases.
  • The government may pursue public-private partnerships, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directives.