DOTr launches double-decker bus service for Metro Manila

The government launched on Wednesday double-decker buses as a trsaport option for motorists affected by the "no window hours" in major highways starting later this month.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said 14 new double-decker buses were launched under the point-to-point (P2P) program. The new busses were assigned to ply the TriNoMa-Makati (Glorietta 5) route.

The P2P, double-decker units will be deployed 24 hours, Monday to Sunday. The single journey fare is P55, and a round trip ticket is P80.

Passengers can also buy the one month, unlimited ride promo for P 1,300.

"The fleet will ferry passengers who will be affected by the "no window hours" policy on private vehicles that will strictly be implemented on EDSA, C5, Mandaluyong, Alabang-Zapote, and Roxas Boulevard starting October 17," the DOTr said.

The launch on Wednesday included two VIP, seven semi-VIP, and five PWD-friendly buses.

The VIP units have an upper floor equipped with 52 reclining sleeper seats with foot rests and reading lights. Each seat is equipped with a monitor loaded with games, latest movies, and other entertainment apps.

The lower floor features a VIP cabin with a comfort room, cooler, VIP sofas, conference table, and two 50-inch flatscreen TV monitors that also function as KTV (karaoke TV).
The buses, equipped with CCTV cameras, have passed Euro 5 emission standards. — Jon Viktor Cabuenas/VDS, GMA News