Throughout human history, necessity has driven invention and innovation. With public transportation virtually destroyed at the end of World War II, enterprising Filipinos modified the surplus Willys and Ford military jeeps to develop a public transport system.…
A southbound bus caught fire on Wednesday morning at the elevated portion of Skyway, the Skyway management said. A Dela Rosa Transit with plate number TYM 248 caught fire at around 9:50 a.m while plying near Bicutan…
BACOLOD CITY – Four persons were killed and 28 were hurt when two buses collided head on along Highway Monumento, Barangay (village) Sto. Niño, Enrique B. Magalona town, Negros Occidental, Wednesday morning. Senior Inspector Conrado Rances, Eb…
It’s had some unsuccessful attempts breaking into the transportation business via the Aquino administration’s public-private partnership program, but Henry Sy’s SM Group scored a victory recently, announcing a tie-up with a big Luzon bus operator to serve…
Starting September, public utility buses (PUBs) are required to have a global positioning system (GPS) device that can detect the vehicle’s location as well as its speed. In a recent memorandum circular, the Land Transportation Franchising and…
VICTORY Liner Inc. (VLI), the biggest bus company serving northern Luzon provinces, has the reputation of providing modern buses and well-trained staff. Its 2,500 employees rank as among the most professional in the industry, and the company…
Aging school service vehicles supposedly due for phaseout this year will still allowed to operate until March 31, 2016—but there’s a catch. Operators seeking confirmation of their franchise must submit an affidavit stating that they will replace…
DEL GALLEGO, Camarines Sur—An Army soldier in full battle gear, reportedly incensed by suspicions his wife was cheating on him, held over 30 passengers of a Manila-bound Peñafrancia Tours bus hostage for four hours on Friday but…
The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) will get things rolling as it will soon launch airport buses to provide convenience to airport passengers and ease traffic at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). In a statement…
A red-faced bus driver was hauled off Monday to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) office in Quezon City after a check of his Bicol-bound bus’ DVD player yielded a pornographic flick. According to the…
