slow rollout of service contracting subsidies and high gasoline prices which influenced drivers and operators not to ply their routes, in fear of operating at a loss. Later that night, the LTFRB has since deployed skip buses to decongest the EDSA Carousel stops. Motorists along EDSA had also offered to give stranded commuters a ride. Commuters criticized the intensified anti-colorum operations that took place on the same day, disturbing any attempts for private individuals to rescue the stranded commuters. On April 14, the day after, Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade issued a formal apology for the situation, acknowledging the lack of buses, and promising not to allow the incident to happen again. See also List of bus routes in Metro Manila References Bus rapid transit Bus transportation in Metro Manila