buses
Riding the bus, is one of the cheapest means of traveling. With a maximum seating capacity of up to 50 passengers on board, it is convenient for families and big groups. Next to trains and ferries, it also serves as one of the fastest ways to get to your destination.
There are at least 115 bus companies which operate around Metro Manila. The Buses drives its way from highways to towns. Consequently, it adds to the traffic in the city both in the morning and evening. The main routes of bus lines are Alabang to Lawton, Taytay to Quiapo, Malanday to Baclaran, Baclaran to SM Fairview, Eastwood to Pasay City, Lawton to Ayala. As you can imagine, these buses are just ‘conquerors’ of every ‘land’.
Nevertheless, the bus isn’t just for city travel. It also covers out-of-town. The provincial lines are much more numerous though. There are more or less 120 terminals located in the capital alone. You can just look at a map to see how many provinces the Philippines has. Staring at the archipelago, that really is a big number. These lines work to and fro starting from Metro Manila then to it’s designated province. Then, it works its way back. Provinces such as Benguet, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Cavite, Davao, Ilocos, Nueva Ecija can still be reached cheaply by bus.
When I pass by terminals, I often look at the placards of provincial buses. Guessing as well, where that place is located. Noticeable to passengers, the endless placards and barkers represent the new Hari ng Kalsada. In terminals, the barkers are frequently irritating. They wouldn’t stop until they get your destination or convince you to choose their bus. In worst cases, they would ‘desperately’ follow you in order to persuade. Along EDSA, this is a common sight.
Most of the bus garages can be found in Quezon City. But thankfully wherever your journey takes you -- a bus there will be.
There are at least 115 bus companies which operate around Metro Manila. The Buses drives its way from highways to towns. Consequently, it adds to the traffic in the city both in the morning and evening. The main routes of bus lines are Alabang to Lawton, Taytay to Quiapo, Malanday to Baclaran, Baclaran to SM Fairview, Eastwood to Pasay City, Lawton to Ayala. As you can imagine, these buses are just ‘conquerors’ of every ‘land’.
Nevertheless, the bus isn’t just for city travel. It also covers out-of-town. The provincial lines are much more numerous though. There are more or less 120 terminals located in the capital alone. You can just look at a map to see how many provinces the Philippines has. Staring at the archipelago, that really is a big number. These lines work to and fro starting from Metro Manila then to it’s designated province. Then, it works its way back. Provinces such as Benguet, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Cavite, Davao, Ilocos, Nueva Ecija can still be reached cheaply by bus.
When I pass by terminals, I often look at the placards of provincial buses. Guessing as well, where that place is located. Noticeable to passengers, the endless placards and barkers represent the new Hari ng Kalsada. In terminals, the barkers are frequently irritating. They wouldn’t stop until they get your destination or convince you to choose their bus. In worst cases, they would ‘desperately’ follow you in order to persuade. Along EDSA, this is a common sight.
Most of the bus garages can be found in Quezon City. But thankfully wherever your journey takes you -- a bus there will be.