MANILA, Philippines – Commuters in Metro Manila may soon enjoy free rides on electric Love Buses, with routes planned around malls and business districts in Quezon City and Pasig City.

The project is a partnership between the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Global Electric Transport Philippines (GET Philippines).

“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,” MMDA Chairperson Don Artes said.

GET Philippines, led by former Taguig City mayor Sigfrido Tinga, will handle the operations and maintenance of the electric buses, while the MMDA will oversee route management, enforcement support, infrastructure assistance, and alignment with public service goals.

The 30-passenger electric Love Bus is expected to launch in the last week of April or the first week of May. Here are the initial routes:

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

At least 10 buses will initially be deployed, operating from 6 am to 9 pm or 10 pm daily, depending on passenger demand. Major mall developers, including Robinsons Land Corporation and Megaworld Corporation, are among the corporate sponsors.

Valenzuela route

In September 2025, the Love Bus was also launched in Valenzuela City. Persons with disabilities and senior citizens ride for free, while other passengers pay a fare.

During rush hours — from 6 am to 9 am, and 5 pm to 8 pm — the buses are free for everyone.

Here are the routes for Valenzuela:

Batasan to Valenzuela Gateway Complex (VGC)

• DSWD
• Aquino High School
• Ever
• Villa Beatriz
• Luzon Puregold
• Baliwag
• Mira Nila
• Philand
• Visayas Tile Depot
• SM Cherry
• Circle-C
• Metro Noth Medical Center
• Road 20 Footbridge
• Across St. James
• VGC

VGC to Batasan

• VGC
• Pacific Global Medical Center
• St. James
• Road 20 Footbridge
• KFC
• Acorss Circle-C
• SM Cherry
• Caras De Andalucia corner Visayas Avenue
• Philand
• Tierra Pura
• Luzon Footbridge
• Luzon Talipapa
• University Valley Footbridge
• UP Economics
• MWSS
• Capitol Hills Foot Bridge
• Across Puregold Luzon overpass
• Ever
• Batasan
• Aquino High School
• DSWD

PITX-MOA-U Belt-VGC

• PITX Gate 9
• City of Dreams
• WMall Macapagal
• SM Mall of Asia
• Double Dragon
• CCP/BSP
• Ospital ng Maynila
• Pedro Gil
• US Embassy Footbridge
• Manila City Hall
• Lawton
• Quiapo/Raon Footbridge
• FEU
• UST
• VGC

VGC-U Belt – MOA – PITX

• VGC
• UST
• FEU
• Quiapo/Raon Footbridge
• Lawton
• Manila City Hall
• US Embassy Footbridge
• Pedro Gil
• Ospital ng Maynila
• CCP
• SM Mall of Asia
• WMall Macapagal
• Ayala malls Manila Bay
• PITX Gate 9

The public may also download the Love Bus app on their mobile phones to track the buses in real time.

The MMDA said it also plans to expand the service to other Metro Manila cities.

The Love Bus is one of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s promised projects, announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address in 2025.

Marcos also launched the Love Bus in Cebu and Davao in August 2025, but offering free rides only during rush hours.

The blue-painted and heart-decked Love Bus was popularized during the time of Ferdinand E. Marcos. It was the brainchild of then-first lady Imelda Marcos. – Rappler.com