MORE BUSES NEEDED. Samar 1st District Representative Edgar Sarmiento urged bus companies to do their part in augmenting the demand for alternative modes of transport to the LRT2, saying it is their duty to serve the public. Photo from MMDA
The agency said it would prepare a memo after lawmakers expressed concern on Wednesday, October 9, over the failure of bus firms to honor its commitment to service the Santolan-During the House committee on transportation emergency hearing on Wednesday, chairman and Samar 1st District Representative Edgar Sarmiento pointed out that, to service the 200,000 daily ridership of the LRT2, 4,000 buses would be needed. This was equivalent to 400 buses plying the affected route per hour.
LTFRB Board Member Antonio Gardiola Jr said that bus companies were already contacted and mobilized on Friday, October 4, but the routes were adjusted and special permits were given according to these routes on Monday, October 7. Sarmiento doubted these excuses, saying drivers could familiarize themselves with the route during night time.he said, calling attention to how the commuting public is in immediate need of alternative modes of transport.