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Harlene Delgado

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The iconic “Love Bus” of the 70’s has returned to Metro Manila.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the launching of the “Love Bus” at the Valenzuela Gateway Complex in Valenzuela City. “Tangkilikin po ninyo ang ating bagong Love Bus para makabawas pasahe, makapag-savings nang kaunti, mabawasan ang traffic, mabawasan ang pollution dahil nga electric,” he said in his speech Saturday, September 13 as part of his birthday activities. “Syempre nauna tayo dito sa Valenzuela. Dahil papaano ko hihindian ang Senator [Sherwin] Gatchalian, ang congressman [Kenneth] Gatchalian ang mayor [Wes] Gatchalian at saka [DSWD] Secretary Gatchalian,” the president stated. Retaining its iconic “LOVE” logo and blue color, the 20-seater “Love Bus” comes with modern features — electric, CCTV, TV screens and full air-conditioning. It is also equipped with PWD access ramps and can accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs. All commuters are free to ride the Love Bus until the end of September from 5 am to 10 pm.Beginning October, commuters can still avail of the free rides during rush hours from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Persons with disabilities and senior citizens can get free rides.Commuters must download the “Love Bus” app to board the bus. They can also view the trip schedules through the app.Five electric buses will ply the following routes: Valenzuela Gate Complex (VGC) Terminal-DSWD, Batasan Hills Loop and VGC Terminal-Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). The transportation department expects each route can accommodate up to 600 passengers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development said the 20 “Love Bus” units will be pulled from the Persons with Disabilities - Electric Transportation Service project under its Sustainable Livelihood Program with its chosen transport service provider, Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines.

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Modernized 'Love Bus' returns, offers free rides for all in September

Harlene Delgado,

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Published Sep 13, 2025 06:40 PM PHT

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Updated Sep 13, 2025 08:15 PM PHT

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