IN line with the directive of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. to extend 'Libreng Sakay' along the EDSA Busway until Dec. 31, 2022, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released on Tuesday, August 9, the funding to support the extended implementation of the Service Contracting Program for public utility vehicles that funds free rides for commuters along the EDSA Carousel Route.

DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved the Special Allotment Release Order and the Notice of Cash Allocation amounting to P1.4 billion to cover the additional funding requirements for the extended implementation of the program, which supports the mobility requirements of students and the labor force.