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More Bicol trips in PITX ahead of expected peak in passengers on Holy Wednesday
More Bicol trips in PITX ahead of expected peak in passengers on Holy Wednesday
Travelers pass through Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange in Parañaque City on January 5, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File
Travelers pass through Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange in Parañaque City on January 5, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA — Bus companies added trips going to the Bicol region ahead of the expected peak in passengers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Holy Wednesday.
MANILA — Bus companies added trips going to the Bicol region ahead of the expected peak in passengers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Holy Wednesday.
According to the management of PITX, bus trips bound for Bicol were the first to get sold out, even before the Holy Week started.
According to the management of PITX, bus trips bound for Bicol were the first to get sold out, even before the Holy Week started.
“Meron na tayong 20 trips additional, extra tips pa lang yun. Meron din tayong additional na 40 to 50 special permits (for buses),” said PITX Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa.
“Meron na tayong 20 trips additional, extra tips pa lang yun. Meron din tayong additional na 40 to 50 special permits (for buses),” said PITX Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa.
But while more trips are being opened, Calbasa said tickets for air-conditioned buses and buses with restrooms are snatched up quickly.
But while more trips are being opened, Calbasa said tickets for air-conditioned buses and buses with restrooms are snatched up quickly.
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Bernadette Rempillo and her children were among those that had to endure riding a non-airconditioned bus for an hours-long journey to Albay.
Bernadette Rempillo and her children were among those that had to endure riding a non-airconditioned bus for an hours-long journey to Albay.
She said she failed to book a ticket in advance since she was busy tending to her children, especially her youngest daughter who has epilepsy.
She said she failed to book a ticket in advance since she was busy tending to her children, especially her youngest daughter who has epilepsy.
“Minsan nga po pag sobrang init tapos feeling niya stressed siya, nakaka-10 times po siyang seizure. Kaso wala talagang choice, paypay paypay na lang. Gabi naman ang biyahe mamaya,” said Rempillo.
“Minsan nga po pag sobrang init tapos feeling niya stressed siya, nakaka-10 times po siyang seizure. Kaso wala talagang choice, paypay paypay na lang. Gabi naman ang biyahe mamaya,” said Rempillo.
PITX saw foot traffic reaching 180,000 on Holy Tuesday, but the crowd count was expected to peak on Holy Wednesday, once employees finally get off work and start their holiday.
PITX saw foot traffic reaching 180,000 on Holy Tuesday, but the crowd count was expected to peak on Holy Wednesday, once employees finally get off work and start their holiday.
To avoid overcrowding, the PITX implemented some changes to board gate assignments.
To avoid overcrowding, the PITX implemented some changes to board gate assignments.
“Walang masyadong delays tayong na-experience, that’s why siguro hindi natin nakikita na masyadong siksikan na mga pasahero,” added Calbasa.
“Walang masyadong delays tayong na-experience, that’s why siguro hindi natin nakikita na masyadong siksikan na mga pasahero,” added Calbasa.
She also assured vacationers that buses at PITX underwent a roadworthiness check and drivers were fit to work.
She also assured vacationers that buses at PITX underwent a roadworthiness check and drivers were fit to work.
Her statement comes following several recent road crashes involving public utility vehicles.
Her statement comes following several recent road crashes involving public utility vehicles.
Some bus drivers and conductors at PITX have a buddy system in place to keep each other alert despite the long work days.
Some bus drivers and conductors at PITX have a buddy system in place to keep each other alert despite the long work days.
“Mararamdaman mo naman sa driver mo pag inaantok e, kumbaga uuga-uga sa daan. Kaya ‘Pare, itabi mo muna, pagpag ka muna,’” said bus conductor Julius Pamerola.
“Mararamdaman mo naman sa driver mo pag inaantok e, kumbaga uuga-uga sa daan. Kaya ‘Pare, itabi mo muna, pagpag ka muna,’” said bus conductor Julius Pamerola.
His partner driver, Oliver Mascayan, said it’s important to always follow designated speed limits for the safety of passengers and other motorists.
His partner driver, Oliver Mascayan, said it’s important to always follow designated speed limits for the safety of passengers and other motorists.
“Para pag-uwi mo sa pamilya mo, buo ka pa rin,” said Mascayan.
“Para pag-uwi mo sa pamilya mo, buo ka pa rin,” said Mascayan.
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