Travelers flock to PITX for long weekend
MANILA, Philippines — Travelers from Metro Manila are flocking to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange to take advantage of the long weekend and head to nearby getaway places, PITX said yesterday.
PITX recorded foot traffic at 190,681 – a figure typically seen during Undas and Christmas breaks – on Friday, with another 101,774 recorded yesterday.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved 327 special bus permits on Friday as passengers are expected to head to transportation terminals for the long weekend.
“We expect a large influx to bus terminals as our countrymen return to their provinces for vacation,” LTFRB acting Chairman Greg Pua said, noting that the special non-working days from Nov. 16 to 18 provides students and workers a five-day break.
Pua said the LTFRB has approved 245 special bus permits for trips to Northern Luzon and 111 for trips to Central Luzon. Additional fleets were given permits to travel to Bicol, Southern Luzon and Western Visayas.
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