Travelers had to endure long lines at the Dagupan City Terminal a day after Christmas due to shortage of UV Express vans.

According to the terminal management, some units refrained from operating due to the coding scheme. Some drivers also chose to rest.

"Nasa Baguio pa sila pababa lang, habang ‘yung iba hindi pa talaga nag-biyahe kasi baka nagpapahinga [pa] sila. [Sa ngayon] hihintayin [muna] ‘yung mga bababa para masakay sila [ang mga pasahero],” Judith Palisoc, a teller from Pines UV Transport Corporation, said.

Several passengers still chose to endure the long lines.

Baguio-bound Cristy De Guzman reached the terminal with her two grandchildren at 8 a.m. Two hours later, they were still in line. 

"Wala pang van, walang sasakyan [pa]... manggagaling pa raw sa Baguio kaya maghihintay [muna] kami para masulit ang bakasyon ng mga bata kasi sa January 3, pasukan na ulit," De Guzman said.

Jill Agbayani, another passenger, was still hopeful to get a ride and get to work in time for her 9 p.m. duty.

"Wala pa raw van at kakaalis lang… willing naman [ako] maghintay kahit duty ko na mamayang 9 p.m.," she said.

To provide drivers and operators an opportunity to rest during the holiday season, the last trip for Baguio City is only until 9 p.m. daily, except on December 31, when the last trip is scheduled at 8 p.m..