LTFRB reopens Western Visayas routes for 221 provincial bus units

Residents of Region 6 or Western Visayas who have been stranded in Luzon can now travel back to their provinces, after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board allowed 221 provincial bus units to travel to three destinations.

"Unang Balita" reported Thursday that the LTFRB on Wednesday allowed the routes to reopen for the 221 provincial buses to travel from the Sta. Rosa, Laguna Integrated Terminal.

Reopened provincial destinations in Western Visayas include Aklan, Iloilo and Capiz.

Also, the LTFRB reminded travelers and bus companies to strictly implement health protocols.

Further, it said there is no increase in fare rates. —LBG, GMA News