I boarded a Del Monte Land Transportation bus at 4:31 AM from Junction, Los Baños. After boarding,…read morethe conductor did not immediately approach me to collect the fare. After exactly six (6) minutes, he asked who among the passengers had not yet paid, and I responded, "I have not." He then said, "I've been going around for a while already; why didn't you say so earlier?" I was frustrated by the way he spoke to me. I told him, "LRT Buendia, student," but he issued me a ticket without a student discount, even though I have a valid student ID. He did not hear the word "student" because he was already irritated and accused me of not informing him that I had not yet paid. He insisted that I said nothing, even though I clearly did. I am requesting that you please take action regarding this incident. Your conductor demonstrated a lack of manners and poor customer service. Here are the details of the bus for your reference: Vehicle Number: 5102 * Date/Time: 12-18-25 / 4:37:19 * From: 63 - El Dridge * To: 0 - LRT Buendia * Distance: 63 * Fare: 148.00 * Driver Name: Cabacas, Windell * Conductor Name: Argete, Victor * Date/Time: 12-18-25 / 4:37:1* I sincerely hope this issue will be resolved and that you will conduct a meeting or take appropriate action regarding this matter. This has been the most frustrating commuting experience I have had. Please let me know if you have received this message. Thank you.

I first experienced Wi-Fi on a bus aboard a DLTB bus from Los Banos, Laguna to Manila, which was…read moreabout a two-hour trip with regular traffic. Oh, did I mention I was standing while scrolling through my Facebook feed? Yep, I had stand the whole time. Good thing the Wi-Fi was there to distract me. It's not really the bus line's fault, I think. Early morning trips (5:00 to 7:00) from Laguna (the bus comes all the way from Sta. Cruz, actually, before it passes through Los Banos) really tend to get packed, as it's filled with passengers who are off to work or school in Manila. Yes, there are people among us who patiently endure the long travel every day so they can come home to their family after-school or after-work. Living a short jeep ride away from Buendia, where one of their terminals is located, DLTB has become my go-to bus for my regular trips to Los Banos (where my sister and I studied and where I used to teach). The bus is clean, the drivers and conductors friendly, and the fare is affordable (Php 99). Their buses are relatively new compared to other buses plying the same route. And more importantly, there have been no accidents involving them in the news so far, so I'm quite comfortable during my trips and not stressing out over whether I'd make it to my destination in one piece or not.

I travel to Los Banos, Laguna regularly. Good thing, then, that I live near Buendia, where I can…read morehave my pick of two bus lines that ply the Buendia to Sta. Cruz, Laguna (and back) route. These buses pass through Calamba and Los Banos on its way. Greenstar may have yet to offer Wi-Fi on board (unlike DLTB), at least as off last year when I last took their bus, but when it comes to convenience and safety, they are still a viable choice. They've carried me to and from Los Banos for years now, and I haven't experienced any major inconvenience or accident on my trips. Their buses can get really cold, by the way, which is a blessing on sweltering hot days. But if, like me, you don't like the cold that much, bring a jacket and bundle up!

Living at the southmost tip of the Metro, you would initially imagine that every other province…read morefurther down south would be easily accessible, right? Well, true enough, if you have a car though. But for common commuters, it won't be as easy as that since most inter-provincial terminals are commonly found in Cubao, which is way up north! Thankfully, however, the south has its own gateway to go further south, beyond the borders of Manila and towards an entirely different province. Conveniently, you can find this, the Greenstar busline, at Gil Puyat, along with other terminals of different routes. What makes Greenstar special? Well, for starters, its interiors don't necessarily give away the fact about it's former life of being a bus in Japan. Good air-conditioning, comfortable and reclinable seats, music pumping at a reasonable volume; never mind the traffic in Calamba, I'd have no problems relaxing in my seat.

This is the best bus in the Philippines. Bar none…read more Green Frog is a bus service that goes from SM Mall of Asia in Pasay to Market Market in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, that passes through Buendia and Kalayaan. And it's absolutely fantastic. Not only is it the coldest bus you're probably ever going to be in (the bus was as packed as a train during rush hour at around 6:30 and it was still cold), but it is also hybrid and zero emission, which means that all of its buses are friendly to the environment. I'm not exactly an hardcore environment junkie, but the fact that there's a public transport service that's willing to spend a little more to run hybrid buses and keep it at a low price point at around P10 to P40 depending on how far you're going is a very good thing about the future of public transport here. Not only is it clean environmentally but it's also clean inside. Everything looks shiny white and feels regularly cleaned. The conductors (and some of the drivers, too!) are women, so it generally feels a little safer for girls who ride the service. Green Frog hopefully represents where our transportation services are headed. And I hope to see more similar services in the future.

All us South commuters would be so doomed without these shuttles. Really…read more If there weren't shuttles transporting us back and forth to Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa and Cavite, we would all be taking several buses, jeeps, trikes, cabs--It's difficult, inconvenient, time-consuming and may not even be affordable. You probably won't see us ever again. These shuttles that travel to and from Makati make commuting so much more convenient. Fares are reasonably priced and relatively cheap, if you consider the time and energy you'll be saving, as well as convenience. There are a lot of specific routes to certain neighborhoods and other central locations, and from the drop off points for some people their homes are just a walk or a trike away. On a good time of the day (not rush hour) it takes me just around 15-20 minutes to arrive Makati and vice versa, thanks to Skyway. Queues can get really long during rush hour (as expected), or when there's a sudden downpour, as Metro Manila traffic does not tolerate rain too well. This station is newly built for more than a year or so already. It used to be so cramped at that station underneath the Ayala MRT (it was HELL), but this station is more spacious and even has a nice selection of food kiosks, vending machines, and a clean toilet.

I'm not really from south but I love that they turned this place into a UV Express Terminal. UV…read moreExpress is one solution to EDSA Traffic because one van can cater up to 15 commuters inside. This place is a five minute walk from Ayala MRT station, and is near Greenbelt, SM Makati, Landmark and Glorietta. In North, we don't have much shuttle services or I am not really familiar that's why when I learned that my boyfriend rides here to his place, I got excited and we scheduled one day for me to experience being in a shuttle. From the Terminal, we just waited a few minutes until the van makes his way on the street. In less than thirty minutes, we reached parañaque without hassle. The thing is, when it reaches 6pm, this place gets really crowded and the lines are crazy. You can opt to eat your dinner first while waiting because there are food stalls and vending machine available in the place. I checked their toilet and it's still new and clean.

They say that for the most part, provincial buses contribute to the worsening traffic situation in…read moreMetro Manila. It used to be the case that buses from the south, i.e. Cavite (plying the routes of Tagaytay, Dasmarinas, Cavite City and Trese Martires) would go all the way to the city center of Lawton in Manila, and cause major traffic especially during the rush hour. A few years ago, MMDA came up with a brilliant plan to prevent buses from clogging up our streets - they set up the South West Integrated Provincial Transport Terminal as a hub for provincial buses. If you need to take a trip to one of the cities mentioned above, you would need to head down to the old Coastal Mall to catch your bus. What's great is that the buses are more organized and systematic here, and you can easily catch a scheduled bus to any of the key points in the route sytem. This is where my friends and I would usually catch a bus on the way to Tagaytay. The bus terminal is still very crowded and it could get busy, but it's a good start.

I have been coming to the NCR for some Asian visa applications. So I started using this bus company…read moregoing back to the province. They have a small waiting area for clients going to BAGUIO. Bus terminal is small as well. It is easy to find though. Located along EDSA and behind the hotel chain SOGO. For a long bus ride, I am sure everybody prefers comfort and convenience. The seats can be reclined, wide enough, and have plenty of leg room. They offer De Luxe (PHP 730), Executive (PHP 840), and Premiere (PHP 870). Both have restrooms inside except the latter does have a monitor in front of the seat with charging ports. The travel time takes 5 to 6 hours depending on the traffic.

Used them to go to Clark Airport and back. Very convenient service. The buses leave on time (on the…read morehour). They normally have free WiFi on board. The drivers are good and courteous. The ticket givers/funds collectors are very helpful.

My mom and I often go to Cavite and, out of all the buses plying that route, those owned by Saulog…read moreTransit, Inc. look and feel the best. Granted, the transportation company has been operating since before I was born so they should know a thing or two about good buses and good business. They've clearly retired their old and non-airconditioned buses from the 80s and other bus companies should take note. The inside of their new buses look like the economy class cabin of an airplane. It does tend to be extra cold but it's nothing a shawl wouldn't fix; and because the units are well-maintained, you can actually close the one above you.

Having friends all the way in Vigan, Ilocos Sur has never been too much of a problem with me. Aside…read morefrom the numerous trips via air or private transport, there's always Partas. I have always felt that taking public transport for long rides is way better than bringing your own car because you let someone else do the drivng for you. This is what attracted me to taking buses in the first place. The overall experience with Partas has been pleasureable. Despite not following strictly their timetable, it somewhat makes sense from a business point of view - trips are merged if there are not enough passengers for a certain trip. However, during times when there are far too many passengers, they in turn add trips to accommodate passengers. Though the regular bus is fine, I like taking evening trips in the deluxe bus as it has recliner seats that are a bit wider and softer cushioning, plus leg raisers to ensure a comfortable ride. At only PhP805, it's surely a great way to travel. Just hop on, sleep, and wake up 400 kilometers away from Manila and in the heritage city of Vigan.

Over crowed, hard to get your change back. Unprofessional staff. Over all a bad experience.read more

This is one of the more known and reliable bus lines that I won't hesitate riding. I've ridden…read morePhiltranco for a trip to Daet with the end destination as Calaguas, and it was quite fast. My travel companions and I have ridden another bus line going to Daet and our experience was that Philtranco is faster, though still with the assurance of safety. I've always ridden the basic and air-conditioned bus, though sometimes I ride on the one with a restroom if that's the only available one for my trip. I noticed also that Philtranco is relatively cheap compared with some other established bus lines. I haven't tried riding a bus to Mindanao yet (yes, they have trips to Mindanao, too!), though I suppose it must be safe and pleasant enough. I was a bit surprised when I first came to Philtranco's main terminal in Pasay. It's well-lit, spacious, and quite clean. It's far better than most of the other bus terminals I've encountered. And, there are certainly many seats! So far, I haven't encountered the terminal yet so crowded that many are standing - there seems to be enough seats even on Friday nights, though I can't really claim the same during Holy Week as I haven't traveled with Philtranco yet during that time.

This is the granddaddy of all bus liners bound for Bicol, Visayas and Mindanao. Headquartered in…read moretheir main terminal along EDSA in Pasay City, Philtranco is reputed to be one of the safest bus liners for southbound provincial travelers. For passengers coming from Quezon City and other northern cities within Metro Manila, the company also has a small terminal in Cubao, right along EDSA's southbound lane and a stone's throw away from the MRT-Cubao station. The company has hundreds of buses that cater to all sorts of travelers, from the budget-conscious to the business tourist. Their ordinary open-window buses charge the most affordable fares (Manila to Naga fare from PHP 500.00). They also have 45-seater standard air-conditioned buses (Manila to Naga fare from PHP 750.00) with relatively comfortable reclining seats. The Gold Service is their luxury class (Manila to Naga fare from PHP 800.00), perfect for group tourists bound for Bicol. Philtranco has day and night trip schedules. What I like about this company is that their buses have limited stopovers - no more than two - in the entire trip to Bicol.