MMDA, GET Philippines to provide free rides using Electric Love Bus Program

MANILA: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Global Electric Transport Philippines (GET Philippines) have sealed a strategic partnership for the Electric Love Bus Program, which will provide free rides to commuters.

Leading the contract signing — held at the MMDA Head Office in Pasig City — were MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes and GET Philippines President Sigfrido Tinga.

Per Artes, the initiative aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s vision for a safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation system and is part of the administration’s efforts to reduce the financial and time burdens of daily commuting, particularly in metropolitan areas.

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“Through this partnership, we are introducing fully electric buses that are cleaner, quieter, and more modern. These buses will help reduce pollution, ease congestion along key routes, and provide a more comfortable riding experience for passengers,” Artes noted.

Under the agreement, the MMDA will oversee route management, enforcement support, infrastructure assistance, and alignment with public service goals, while GET Philippines will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the electric buses.

He added that with support from corporate sponsors, the agency can sustain and further expand its free public transportation services. The corporate sponsors include Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), Megaworld Corporation, Ortigas Land, and International Solid Waste Integrated Management Specialist, Incorporated (ISWIMS).

“We will make public transport palatable, enjoyable, safe, and environmentally friendly for everyone. The MMDA has come in to support the Love Bus program and make sure it happens” Tinga said.

For her part, RLC President and Chief Executive Officer Mybelle Aragon-Gobio expressed gratitude for being part of the meaningful collaboration — emphasizing that mobility and urban development must move forward together.

“By linking Robinsons Galleria, Bridgetowne, and the other nearby business districts along the C5 corridor, we are helping strengthen the connections that already exist within this vibrant economic zone. This partnership also demonstrates what is possible when government leadership and private enterprise align behind a shared vision,” she said.

Expected to be launched in the last week of April or during the first week of May, the Love Bus has a 30-passenger capacity and will ply the following routes (as approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board):

Eastbound:

• Robinsons Galleria
• Estancia Mall
• MMDA
• Arcovia
• Opus Mall
• Arcovia Mall
• Eastwood City

Westbound:

• Eastwood City
• C5–Eastwood Footbridge
• C5–Green Meadows Footbridge
• C5–Green Meadows Gate
• Tiendesitas
• C5–Julia Vargas
• MMDA
• Estancia Mall
• Robinsons Galleria

For the said route, the MMDA chief said that the 10 Love Bus units will be deployed in the area — with each making an average of five to six trips daily. Furthermore, the agency plans to operate the Love Bus along the said routes from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.  or 10 p.m. daily, depending on passenger demand. 

Relatedly, the MMDA is also eyeing for the program's expansion into other local government units within Metro Manila.

To note, Marcos brought back the Love Bus in September 2025 — with the formal unveiling held in Valenzuela City.

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