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Passengers flock to Cubao bus terminals as payday coincides with Holy Week rush
Passengers flock to Cubao bus terminals as payday coincides with Holy Week rush
Passengers line up at a bus station in Cubao, Quezon City on October 28, 2023. Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News/File
Passengers line up at a bus station in Cubao, Quezon City on October 28, 2023. Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA — Long lines of passengers bound for their home provinces began forming at bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City early morning on Holy Tuesday, which coincided with many workers’ payday.
MANILA — Long lines of passengers bound for their home provinces began forming at bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City early morning on Holy Tuesday, which coincided with many workers’ payday.
At the DLTBCO terminal, which services routes to the Bicol region and Samar provinces, most passengers had secured advanced bookings for their trips.
At the DLTBCO terminal, which services routes to the Bicol region and Samar provinces, most passengers had secured advanced bookings for their trips.
The bus company said about 300 of its buses are expected to serve some 13,000 passengers throughout the week.
The bus company said about 300 of its buses are expected to serve some 13,000 passengers throughout the week.
"Fully booked na kami hanggang April 22nd for Bicol, Leyte, Samar. Tapos iyong mga naghihintay dito iyong mga gusto pang sumakay, chance passenger sila. 50-50, kapag may nag-cancel, pwede silang sumakay, kapag wala, maghihintay na lang sila ng next trip," said DLTBCO’s Roman Roman.
"Fully booked na kami hanggang April 22nd for Bicol, Leyte, Samar. Tapos iyong mga naghihintay dito iyong mga gusto pang sumakay, chance passenger sila. 50-50, kapag may nag-cancel, pwede silang sumakay, kapag wala, maghihintay na lang sila ng next trip," said DLTBCO’s Roman Roman.
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While the company assured that walk-in passengers would still be accommodated, they said there was no guarantee everyone could board.
While the company assured that walk-in passengers would still be accommodated, they said there was no guarantee everyone could board.
To help meet the surge in demand, DLTBCO secured a special permit from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to deploy an additional 10 to 50 buses heading as far as the Samar provinces.
To help meet the surge in demand, DLTBCO secured a special permit from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to deploy an additional 10 to 50 buses heading as far as the Samar provinces.
Over at Victory Liner, the influx of passengers began as early as Holy Monday. On Tuesday morning, the highest volume of passengers were those headed to Zambales and Olongapo. However, all Baguio-bound trips have reached full capacity.
Over at Victory Liner, the influx of passengers began as early as Holy Monday. On Tuesday morning, the highest volume of passengers were those headed to Zambales and Olongapo. However, all Baguio-bound trips have reached full capacity.
"Sa online booking, ito pong Miyerkules Santo tsaka Huwebes Santo, iyong byaheng Baguio sa online ay fully booked na. Pero meron naman po kaming idinagdag na schedule para naman po sa walk-in na mga pasahero," said Victory Liner terminal manager Arnel Santos.
"Sa online booking, ito pong Miyerkules Santo tsaka Huwebes Santo, iyong byaheng Baguio sa online ay fully booked na. Pero meron naman po kaming idinagdag na schedule para naman po sa walk-in na mga pasahero," said Victory Liner terminal manager Arnel Santos.
Both terminals reminded passengers, especially those without tickets and planning to walk in, to expect longer queues as more people are anticipated to travel in time for the April 15 payday.
Both terminals reminded passengers, especially those without tickets and planning to walk in, to expect longer queues as more people are anticipated to travel in time for the April 15 payday.
"Ang paalala po natin sa mga pasahero, mas maganda po na bumili na lang muna ng ticket via online para iwas po sa abala sa mahabang pila at magbaon din po ng mas mahabang pasensya," Santos added.
"Ang paalala po natin sa mga pasahero, mas maganda po na bumili na lang muna ng ticket via online para iwas po sa abala sa mahabang pila at magbaon din po ng mas mahabang pasensya," Santos added.
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