Parañaque transport hub, Philippine’s first landport, opens November

MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), dubbed as the country’s first landport, is set to be inaugurated on Nov. 5, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said yesterday.

PITX, the first integrated and multi-modal terminal in the southwestern part of Metro Manila, will serve as a transfer point between provincial buses from Cavite, Batangas and in-city modes of transportation. It will also provide interconnectivity between different transport modes and services that will help ensure efficient and seamless travel for the riding public.

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the agency is ready to open the multi-modal terminal which will feature airport-like facilities.“

“This is not just your ordinary terminal, but a landmark transportation hub that is set to uplift the overall terminal experience of our countrymen,” Tugade said.

Once operational, PITX is expected to reduce the number of provincial buses plying Metro Manila, specifically along Taft Avenue and Pasay in EDSA.

The project, a public-private partnership with MWM Terminals Inc., aims to improve overall ground transport options for all commuters, modernizing transfer of passengers among private vehicles and public transport options to surrounding road networks such as Cavitex and the LRT-1 Extension.

The terminal building includes three levels: departure bay for buses, jeepneys, and taxis situated on the ground floor, arrival bays for buses on the second floor, and private vehicle facilities such as parking spaces, AUV bays and a connection to the proposed LRT-1 Extension project situated at the third floor. Five floors of premier office spaces will also be available for lease.

PITX has a maximum daily capacity of 100,000 passengers and peak hour passenger volume of 4,380 arrivals and 3,808 departures.

Trips per day are approximately 1,060 arrivals and 949 departures. PITX will also house 59 bays for provincial and city buses, 49 bays for UV express and jeepneys, and 852 car parking slots.

For driver convenience, park-ride facilities and maintenance areas for minor repairs of vehicles are readily available.

“Bus reservations are now hassle-free as the terminal features a state-of-the-art bus reservation and online booking with seat selection options, and an advance ticketing system with centralized ticketing counters and 50 automated ticketing kiosks,” the DOTr said.

The PITX also houses modern concourse facilities such as comfortable seating spaces at waiting areas, free WiFi access, drinking water stations, traveler’s workstation areas, charging points, locker facilities and telephone booth.

“A centralized shopping center is also available inside the terminal, featuring a wide variety of retail, food and a supermarket for passenger needs,” it added.

Health and wellness amenities are also ready, such as baby care rooms, breastfeeding stations, clinic, prayer room, pay-in lounge, and clean restrooms. Trolleys and wheelchairs are also available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

All operations and activities are monitored through PITX’s 24-hour CCTV monitoring, along with an advanced 24-hour feedback center for all customers.

PITX is part of the Duterte administration’s Build Build Build infrastructure program.