Here's a comprehensive summary of the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project:
The Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP), also known as the Davao Bus Project, is an ambitious 672-kilometer bus route network currently under construction in Davao City, Philippines, aiming to modernize public transportation. Initiated in 2015 with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) providing significant funding and technical assistance, the project gained momentum under former Mayor Sara Duterte. Its scope dramatically expanded from an initial ₱3.6 billion for 5 routes to nearly ₱80 billion for 29 routes by 2023, with the formal loan agreement signed in July 2023 under President Bongbong Marcos.
This comprehensive system will feature a 4-tier route structure, multiple depots, terminals, bus stops, dedicated bus lanes, and advanced components like Intelligent Transport Systems and Automatic Fare Collection. While civil works contracts were signed in 2024, including those with Chinese companies, the project has faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing right-of-way issues involving 32 landowners.