MMDA eyes 30 more Pasig River ferry stations

MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is planning to expand the Pasig River Ferry system by adding 30 more stations around the Laguna de Bay to help decongest traffic in the metropolis.

MMDA deputy manager Frisco San Juan Jr. said they plan to build seven stations in Rizal and another station at the Marikina River.

MMDA chief Tim Orbos said he would seek a meeting with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for the expansion of the ferry system.

“It’s in our list of priorities to expand the Pasig River Ferry system. I will talk to DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade and the LLDA on the matter,” Orbos said.

Orbos believes that the expansion project will reduce travel time by two hours from Taytay, Rizal to Metro Manila and by at least 30 to 45 minutes from Marikina to Manila.

To date, the Pasig River Ferry system has 11 stations in Metro Manila.

Orbos led the launching of two more ferryboats yesterday at the Guadalupe station in Makati City.