Passenger traffic has started to rise at a major bus terminal in Dagupan City this Holy Week with around 2,000 travelers arriving daily since Saturday, March 28, 2026, operators said.

Authorities expect the number to increase further as Maundy Thursday approaches, as more people travel to their home provinces.

Bus companies assured the public that enough units are available to meet demand during the Lenten rush.

Transport officials also inspected terminals on Monday as part of the government’s Semana Santa 2026 campaign to ensure road safety.

“Safe naman po ang mga pasahero natin gawa nung lahat ng unit natin iniinspeksyon ng LTFRB, LTO, chief mechanics. Araw-araw tsini-check,” terminal master Gerry Baoing said.

Random drug tests were also carried out on bus drivers and conductors in coordination with authorities to promote a drug-free public transport system.

Bus operators said there is still no final advisory on operations for Good Friday, but last year, trips ran only until noon.

Some passengers like Albert Jude Navarro chose to travel early to avoid heavy crowds. He left for Manila where he works and plans to spend Holy Week with his family.

“Sa dami ng pasahero sa mga darating na araw, kaya lumuwas na kami ng mas maaga,” he said.

Meanwhile, van terminals in the city reported fewer यात्रers bound for Baguio.

Drivers said trips now take longer to fill compared to before, when vans would depart in less than an hour.

“P20. Dati P180, ngayon P200… tumumal din sir. Parang konti lang din ang mga namamasyal,” Michael Lamsen, a van driver, said.