Dizon warns bus firms keeping ragtag terminals
Dizon warns bus firms keeping ragtag terminals
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday warned four bus companies plying the Edsa-Malibay, Pasay City route for running illegal makeshift terminals that he said stripped passengers of basic dignity and comfort.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) chief called out Philtranco, Mega Bus, Ten Ten, and RMB Bus Lines for operating in conditions he described as "unacceptable"—offering no proper roofing, chairs, comfort rooms, or even electric fans.
"We have PITX, why is there something like this? It's not a terminal. There are no seats, tents, no CR. Passengers pay regular fare, but this is their condition," Dizon said.
He vowed that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will summon the companies and assess penalties for violating terminal operation standards.
The LTFRB, along with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), will assist in a broader crackdown on substandard and unauthorized terminals.
He pointed to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) as the model for what bus terminals should be—clean, organized, and safe.
"Bus companies must meet minimum standards. These so-called terminals don't even come close," he said.
The DOTr reiterated that passenger welfare must remain the top priority, especially with the increased number of travelers during Holy Week.
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