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Passengers line up at a bus station in Cubao, Quezon City on October 28, 2023. Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News/File

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Francis Orcio

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174468506539420231028-undas-exodus-bus-terminal-jvc-1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Passengers line up at a bus station in Cubao, Quezon City on October 28, 2023. Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News/File </span></span></span></div><div><br id="isPasted"/></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — Long lines of passengers bound for their home provinces began forming at bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City early morning on Holy Tuesday, which coincided with many workers’ payday.</p><p>At the DLTBCO terminal, which services routes to the Bicol region and Samar provinces, most passengers had secured advanced bookings for their trips.</p><p>The bus company said about 300 of its buses are expected to serve some 13,000 passengers throughout the week.</p><p>&quot;Fully booked na kami hanggang April 22nd for Bicol, Leyte, Samar. Tapos iyong mga naghihintay dito iyong mga gusto pang sumakay, chance passenger sila. 50-50, kapag may nag-cancel, pwede silang sumakay, kapag wala, maghihintay na lang sila ng next trip,&quot; said DLTBCO’s Roman Roman. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/4/11/tourism-dept-expects-30-million-tourists-during-holy-week-1225">Tourism dept expects 30 million tourists during Holy Week</a></div><p>While the company assured that walk-in passengers would still be accommodated, they said there was no guarantee everyone could board.</p><p>To help meet the surge in demand, DLTBCO secured a special permit from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to deploy an additional 10 to 50 buses heading as far as the Samar provinces.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/4/11/tips-for-holy-week-travelers-from-naia-airlines-1528">Tips for Holy Week travelers from NAIA, airlines</a></div><p>Over at Victory Liner, the influx of passengers began as early as Holy Monday. On Tuesday morning, the highest volume of passengers were those headed to Zambales and Olongapo. However, all Baguio-bound trips have reached full capacity.</p><p>&quot;Sa online booking, ito pong Miyerkules Santo tsaka Huwebes Santo, iyong byaheng Baguio sa online ay fully booked na. Pero meron naman po kaming idinagdag na schedule para naman po sa walk-in na mga pasahero,&quot; said Victory Liner terminal manager Arnel Santos. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/4/14/gasoline-prices-drop-nearly-p4-liter-during-holy-week-0859">Gasoline prices drop nearly P4/liter during Holy Week</a></div><p>Both terminals reminded passengers, especially those without tickets and planning to walk in, to expect longer queues as more people are anticipated to travel in time for the April 15 payday.</p><p>&quot;Ang paalala po natin sa mga pasahero, mas maganda po na bumili na lang muna ng ticket via online para iwas po sa abala sa mahabang pila at magbaon din po ng mas mahabang pasensya,&quot; Santos added.</p><div><a href="http://Gasoline prices drop nearly P4/liter during Holy Week">DOTr inspects Manila Port Area to ensure safety, convenience of passengers</a><br/><a href="https://abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/4/12/up-to-385-000-vehicles-a-day-expected-on-nlex-during-holy-week-1507">Up to 385,000 vehicles a day expected on NLEX during Holy Week</a></div><div><iframe width="1250" height="703" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SNVpaLkknSg" title="MMDA inspects bus terminals ahead of Holy Week travel rush | ANC" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Long lines of passengers bound for their home provinces began forming at bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City early morning on Holy Tuesday, which coincided with many workers’ payday.</p>

Long lines of passengers bound for their home provinces began forming at bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City early morning on Holy Tuesday, which coincided with many workers’ payday.

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Passengers flock to Cubao bus terminals as payday coincides with Holy Week rush

Francis Orcio,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 15, 2025 10:46 AM PHT

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Updated April 15, 2025 10:47 AM PHT

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