Ambulance Driver Apprehended After Entering EDSA Busway
An ambulance driver was ticketed after entering the EDSA busway, not because of a medical emergency, but due to a very personal one.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the driver from Barangay Moonwalk in Parañaque City was flagged down by personnel of the Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation along the southbound lane of EDSA Santolan.
According to the driver, he decided to enter the busway because he urgently needed to use the restroom. He explained that the situation had become unbearable, prompting him to cross into the restricted lane in hopes of reaching a comfort room faster.
Despite his explanation, authorities noted that the ambulance was not carrying a patient at the time of the incident.
Tawag lang ng kalikasan kaya pumasok na ako [sa EDSA busway], e,” pagsisimula niya, “So papaano na kung dito ako naano?,
” the driver said.
The driver admitted that he was aware of the rules surrounding the EDSA busway. He knew that ambulances are only allowed to use the lane when responding to an emergency or transporting a patient.
Still, he hoped that his situation would be considered, as he believed it was an unavoidable moment brought on by physical discomfort.
He tried to appeal to the authorities, explaining that he only crossed the busway to find a restroom and had no intention of abusing the privilege given to emergency vehicles. However, the officers stood firm, stressing that traffic rules must be enforced equally to ensure safety and order on the road.
The driver was issued a ticket for Disregarding Traffic Signs, a violation that comes with penalties under current traffic regulations. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has long maintained a strict policy on the use of the EDSA busway, limiting access to authorized vehicles such as buses and emergency responders with actual emergencies.
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