Fleet of modern buses boosts Bukidnon's transport system

 by Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)—The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-10 took a significant step forward in modernizing the transportation system by introducing 15 modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) in the first fleet of the trendy transport scene in Bukidnon province.

According to LTFRB-10 Regional Director Aminoden Allan Guro, the new PUVs are equipped with a global positioning system (GPS), closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, television, and a cashless fare through Automatic Fare Collection System server, which form part of the government’s public utility vehicles modernization program (PUVMP).

"Here in Bukidnon, our decades-old vehicles need to be upgraded so that our passengers can enjoy comfortable, safe, and reliable public transportation. Those dilapidated and old jeeps, which are more than 15 years old—some have even reached 30 years—must be replaced,” Guro said during the PUVMP launching ceremony, on February 23, at the Centennial Stage, Capitol Ground, Malaybalay City.

The Bukidnon Transport Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BUKTRAMCO), which has committed to maintaining high standards of service and safety, operates these modern buses. These vehicles, each with a seating capacity of 30, will be plying the Quezon-Valencia City-Malaybalay City route. The cooperative has gained extensive training and is required to abide by LTFRB's guidelines and regulations.

Jesus Ferdinand Ortega, the Office of Transport Cooperatives chairman, confirmed that another batch of the same PUVs would arrive soon to provide the riding public with a more efficient, convenient, and environment-friendly conveyance.

"We in the Office of Transport Cooperative, under DOTr, assure you this will not be the first modern PUV running here in the province. There will be many more. The program also intends to provide better transportation services to the people to address air pollution and road safety issues. It is one of the government's priority programs," he explained.

He emphasized that small PUV players could join the Modernization Program, provided they consolidate, form a cooperative or corporation, and meet the program’s standards.

Ortega further said that unveiling the modern buses in Bukidnon is inspiring, especially for BUKTRAMCO, serving as a model for other provinces in the country.

The DOTr and LTFRB have pledged to continue supporting the province's efforts in modernizing its transport system, in line with the government’s broader goal of improving public transportation services nationwide. (RLRB/PIA-10/Bukidnon)


Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-10 and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) lead the launching of 15 modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) in the first fleet of the trendy transport scene in Bukidnon, which form part of the government’s PUV modernization program. (BGEpan/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

A fleet of 15 modern buses would be plying the Quezon-Valencia City-Malaybalay City route operated by Bukidnon Transport Multi-Purpose Cooperative or BUKTRAMCO. (BGEpan/PIA-10/Bukidnon)



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