CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The number of public utility vehicles (PUVs) operating across Calabarzon remains sufficient to meet current passenger demand, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Calabarzon.
LTFRB Calabarzon regional director Rudolph Dimas said that while the agency continues to receive reports from various transport terminals, passenger volume remains at a “light to moderate” level, allowing existing PUVs to adequately serve commuters.
“As of now, reports indicate that passenger volume is still light to moderate, and the number of PUVs currently operating is sufficient to accommodate our passengers,” Dimas said during the Philippine Information Agency’s Usapang PIA radio program.
He noted, however, that the expected surge of travelers has yet to begin, with a significant increase in passenger traffic anticipated by Wednesday evening to Thursday morning.
“We expect more passengers to arrive either tomorrow or in the following days, as people begin traveling to their provinces,” he added.
To ensure continuous and efficient transport service, the LTFRB Calabarzon is prepared to deploy additional units if necessary assuring the public that the agency stands ready to issue special permits to more PUVs should demand exceed current capacity.
“In case passenger volume increases significantly and exceeds the available units, we are ready to issue special permits to additional PUVs to fill in the gaps in various routes,” he explained.
LTFRB Calabarzon continues to closely monitor both passenger demand and vehicle availability to maintain a balance in transport supply, ensuring that commuters will have safe, accessible, and reliable options throughout the Holy Week travel period.
Commuters are also advised to plan their trips ahead and stay updated with announcements from transport authorities as travel activity is expected to intensify in the coming days. (AM/PIA CALABARZON)