THE management of the Mabalacat City bus terminal in Mabalacat City, Pampanga yesterday said they are ready for the influx of commuters who will return to their home provinces for the Lenten season.
In a radio interview, Mel Garbo, head of the Mabalacat City Bus Terminal, said that the bus terminal in Bgy. Dau outlined a plan of operation in anticipation of thousands of passengers planning to return to their provinces.
“With the support of Mayor Crisostomo Garbo and the local government unit, together with our partners from various national government agencies, as well as the bus companies, I assure the public that there will be enough buses to be deployed at the Mabalacat City Bus Terminal, Mel Garbo said.
The MCBT not only asked the bus companies to beef up their operations but requested to add the number of ambulances by the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, as well as medical and help desks.
Other government agencies, including the Highway Patrol Group, Land Transportation Office, and the Police Regional Office 3, have been provided with kiosks to assist the commuters during the week.
Bomb-sniffing dogs and marshals are also visible for added security and safety in the area.
An estimated 30,000 to 40,000 passengers are expected to arrive to the terminal this Holy Week.
Mayor Garbo advised the public to plan their travel, pack light and always hydrate to avoid inconvenience brought about by the hot weather.
