Bus travel in the Philippines Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About Bus travel in the Philippines
Bus travel is a cheap and popular way of traveling around the Philippines. While planes are much faster, long lines for security checks at airports as well as frequent delays and the ticket prices not faring well to the income of an average Filipino, make buses even more useful and efficient. Buses have more frequent departures, but they are not punctual either, as bus stations are often in congested spots in cities, and it's not uncommon for a bus to leave only if full. The industry is regulated by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), a government agency which also regulates most forms of public land transportation, includingjeepneysbut nottricycles. Fares must follow a tariff, and companies are subject to strict safety standards. They also have a hotline to r
Bus travel in the Philippines Travel Guide Sections
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