Gov't unapologetic on 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 'agreement' for provincial buses

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will open 12 provincial bus routes between Metro Manila and Central Luzon and Calabarzon starting Sept. 30.

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MANILA, Philippines — After drawing outrage from commuters and transport workers alike, national government agencies have refused to budge on the new provincial bus rule, claiming this "promotes mobility" by addressing traffic congestion. 

To recall, the new rule only allows provincial bus operators to use their private terminals from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Outside of those hours, they may only use terminals prescribed by the national government. 

In a statement sent to reporters, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board asserted that the MMDA’s window hour policy "does not connote that operators may ply their routes only on these hours."

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