Electric Bus Guide in Metro Manila: Routes, Schedule, Commuter Tips
With schools and offices implementing onsite schedules again, many people are back to commuting to work and school. If you are looking for a sustainable and convenient way to get around, check out the Community Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) bus.
Global Electric Transport (GET), the transportation company behind, offers theses buses that are fully air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible, making them a comfortable and accessible option for everyone.
In addition to being sustainable, COMET buses are also affordable. For example, the fare from Megamall to Fairview is just PHP100 (1.77USD) for a one-way trip, making it a more economical choice than taking app-based ride services.
Check out the Sakay.ph guide for routes, schedules, fare, and other useful commuter information on the COMET bus.
How to Pay for the Ride
COMET buses are cashless! To pay for your ride, simply install the GETPass app and create an account. You can top up your in-app membership tokens through GCash or Shopee.
To get started, download the app from iOS or Android, create an account and log in. Then, join the relevant organization from the list. A QR code will be generated, which you can scan when getting on and off the bus.
Check out this step by step guide on the GETPASS app and its features:
Electric Bus Routes and Schedule in Metro Manila
📍SM City Fairview ↔️ SM Megamall/Unionbank Plaza (vice versa)
Join the SM Electric organization to access this route.
For those living in the north who works in Ortigas, there is an SM City Fairview to Unionbank Plaza Express service which leaves as early as 5:45AM with a fare of 100 points. Check out the departure times below:
Weekday Schedule:
| Route | Stops | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| SM City Fairview to Unionbank Plaza (Express) | SM Fairview → Podium → SM Megamall → Unionbank Plaza | 5:45 AM, 6:00 AM |
| SM City Fairview (via Commonwealth) to Unionbank Plaza | SM Fairview → SM North EDSA → SM Araneta City Cubao → Podium → SM Megamall → Unionbank Plaza | 5:45 AM |
| SM City Fairview to Unionbank Plaza | SM Fairview → SM Novaliches → SM North EDSA → SM Araneta City Cubao → Podium → SM Megamall → Unionbank Plaza | 12:00 NN, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Unionbank Plaza to SM City Fairview | Unionbank Plaza → SM Megamall → SM Araneta City Cubao → SM North EDSA → SM Novaliches → SM Fairview | 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NN, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM |
Weekend Schedule:
| Route | Stops | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| SM City Fairview to SM Megamall | SM City Fairview → SM North EDSA → SM Araneta City Cubao → SM Megamall | 10:00 AM, 11:20 AM, 12:00 NN |
| SM City Fairview to SM North EDSA | SM City Fairview → SM North EDSA | 11:00AM, 2:00 PM, 5:35 PM |
| SM North EDSA to SM City Fairview | SM North EDSA → SM City Fairview | 12:40 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:10 PM |
| SM Megamall to SM North EDSA | SM Megamall → SM North EDSA | 12:50 PM, 4:25 PM |
| SM North EDSA to SM Megamall | SM North EDSA → SM Megamall | 2:45 PM |
📍Sierra Valley Cainta ↔️ Bridgetowne ↔️ Robinsons Galleria (vice-versa)
To access this route, join the Robinsons Rider Club on the GETPASS app.
Here is a simplified version of the RLC Shuttle Service schedule:
| Comet A | Bridgetowne → Sierra Valley | Sierra Valley → Bridgetowne |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 5:00 AM | 5:45 AM |
| Afternoon | 4:45 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Comet A | Galleria → Bridgetowne | Bridgetowne → Galleria |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM | 6:45 AM, 8:15 AM |
| Afternoon | 4:00 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Comet B | Bridgetowne → Galleria | Galleria → Bridgetowne |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 5:45 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:45 AM | 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM |
| Afternoon | 3:45 PM, 5:15 PM, 7:15 PM | 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM |
📍Filinvest City 360 Eco Loop
Join the Filinvest City Riders Club organization to access this route.
| Route | Stops |
|---|---|
| City Loop | South Station → Main Gate → Bridgeway → Filinvest Tent → ASEAN Drive-Commerce → Central Park → Manong’s → Palms District → Palms Country Club → Palms District → La Vie → Aspen → Pixie Forest → Asian Hospital → Natasha → South Station |
| North Express | South Station → Main Gate → Bridgeway → North Bridgeway → Fast Bytes → Studio 1&2 → Vector → Capital One → Convergys → Vivere → Shopwise → Corporate-Civic → South Station |
| North Expanded | South Station → Main Gate → Bridgeway → North Bridgeway → Fast Bytes → Studio 1&2 → Vector → West Parc → West Gate → One Trium Tower → Pacific Rim/Central Park → Palm’s District → Central Park → Commerce Center → South Supermarket → Filinvest One → Capital One → Convergys → Vivere → Shopwise → Corporate-Civic → South Station |
| South Express | South Station → Main Gate → X-Site → Asian Hospital → Pixie Forest → Lourdes Chapel → FEU → RITM → Asian Hospital → Natasha → South Station |
| South Expanded | South Station → Main Gate → X-Site → Asian Hospital → Pixie Forest → Lourdes Chapel → Parkway Place → Manong’s → Palms District → Palms Country Club → Botanika Nature Residence → FEU → RITM → FEU → Botanika Nature Residence → Palms Country Club → Palms District → Le Vie → Aspen → Asian Hospital → Natasha → South Station |
We reached out to GET if they can provide us with schedules for these routes and update this guide accordingly.
Special Feature: Live Tracking of Buses
The GETPASS app lets commuters track the location of COMET buses in real time! This is a handy feature to plan your trip better. The live tracking is especially useful during rush hour when buses can be delayed due to traffic.
Commuter Tips
- The above schedules are subject to change especially when the units are undergoing maintenance. There may days that they will be operating on an irregular schedule. Check the app for any announcements or follow Global Electric Transport on Facebook for more information. 🚌📰
- Foldable bikes and pets in carriers are welcome on the bus! 🚲🐕🐈
- Bus does not have free Wi-Fi. 🚌🚫📶
- Kids under a certain height can ride for free! 🧒
- Priority seats are available for the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities. 🧓🤰🧑🦽
- Drivers are not authorized to accept any form of cash or cash equivalent. All payments must be made through the GETPASS app. 📲🪙
Ready to go green and try the COMET bus? 🚌⚡ Don’t forget to check out the GETPASS app so you can be fully ready before your ride. Safe travels!
Support Sakay
Has Sakay made your travels easier over the years? We invite you to support us by becoming a Kaakbay through GCASH. Your generosity helps us maintain high-quality service and improve the Sakay PH app.
Together, we can keep everyone's travels efficient and comfortable.