SM Megamall Becomes Part of Metro Manila's Transit Backbone With New Busway Link

 

As ridership on the EDSA Bus Carousel increases, infrastructure evolves to meet daily demand

Commuters no longer have to take the inconvenient walk across EDSA to arrive at the SM Megamall station.

MANILA, Philippines, 28 August 2026 — More than 170,000 commuters board the EDSA Bus Carousel every day to get to work, school, and everywhere in between — and that number keeps climbing. As more Filipinos lean on the EDSA busway as their daily mode of transport, the infrastructure around its busiest stations has had to keep pace. One recent answer to that pressure: a direct walkway linking the bus station straight to SM Megamall.

An Elevated Walkway That Skips the EDSA Crossing

The SM Megamall EDSA Busway Concourse, opened to the public in April 2026, is an elevated, weather-protected walkway connecting the EDSA Bus Carousel's SM Megamall station directly to SM Megamall Building A — removing the need for commuters to cross the long stretch of EDSA on foot. Escalators and elevators run along the route, making sure the link actually works for commuters with disabilities, senior citizens, and pregnant women, not just able-bodied pedestrians.

The SM Megamall busway link features escalators and elevators for easier mobility from the entrance to exit points.

Built With DOTr, Serving Two Major Routes

The concourse was developed by SM Supermalls in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), as part of a joint push to improve the daily commuter experience. It connects directly to the bus platform serving northbound trips to Monumento and southbound trips to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

A Sign of Where Mall Design Is Headed

The project reflects a broader shift in how Philippine malls are being designed — not just as shopping and leisure destinations, but as functional nodes within the country's urban mobility network. SM Megamall's busway link builds on a similar setup already in place at SM North EDSA, suggesting this kind of direct transit connection could be replicated at other SM malls positioned along major transit corridors.

Under the My SM campaign, SM Supermalls continues to frame this as part of a larger commitment: making everyday activities like commuting more seamless, comfortable, and safe for Filipinos. For more information, follow @smmegamall or visit smsupermalls.com.

About SM Supermalls

SM Supermalls is one of Southeast Asia's largest mall developers and operators, with 90 malls in the Philippines and 9 in China. Every Filipino has an SM story. For generations, SM has been more than a place to shop. It has become part of everyday Filipino life, a place where families gather, friendships grow, milestones are celebrated, passions are discovered, and communities come together. As Filipinos' lifestyles continue to evolve, SM continues to transform its destinations through My SM, creating malls that are more connected, experiential, and meaningful, while remaining the place Filipinos know, trust, and call home. My SM. Your Most Loved Supermall.