#provincial bus

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced that it will be shortening the routes of provincial buses. Under the new policy, northbound provincial buses will end their route at an interim bus terminal in Sta. On the other hand, southbound buses will be ending their route at a bus terminal in Valenzuela City. The LTFRB has also stated that while it will be shortening the bus routes, the agency will not be handling nor addressing the closure of the provincial bus terminals. Bus drivers who are caught violating the LTFRB policy will be fined PHP 2,000 for each violation. Joining in the UV Express vans on the list of unwelcomed vehicles in EDSA are the provincial buses, according to a new memorandum issued by the Metro Manila Council (MMC). Photo: MB Online The resolution would not only remove the buses, but also the terminals located in one of Metro Manila's busiest roads. Around 85 provincial bus companies are situated in Metro Manila, which has offices and terminals in Cubao and Balintawak in Quezon City and Taft Avenue in Manila, based on Metropolitan Manila Development Authority's records. Read more in our articles including "LTFRB shortens provincial bus routes" and "Provincial buses not allowed on EDSA too".