LTFRB clears 1,131 buses for Undas travel surge

Inquirer.net - Oct 19, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved special permits for 1,131 buses ahead of this year’s Undas travel rush, while applications covering about 90 more buses remain under review. The LTFRB on Monday said it had approved 384 special permit applications covering the 1,131 buses to accommodate the expected

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