Help desks set up in ports, terminals

• Source: http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2017/04/06/1688206/help-desks-set-ports-terminals
• Thursday, April 6, 2017 12:00 am

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon (The Freeman)

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu Coast Guard Station has started setting up help desks in different ports to assist travelers during the Holy Week.

Commander Dionelitt Ampil said they started the preparation early because they are expecting that the volume of passengers will start to surge next week.

"Naglagay na tayo ng ng help desk lalo sa stations namin sa Olango, Bantayan, Hagnaya at sa Cebu City para kung sino ang mag queries about their travel, may matatanungan," said Ampil.

Ampil said that by next week they will start putting up the Oplan Ligtas Biyahe: Semana Santa 2017 streamers.

Ahmed Cuizon, regional director of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-7, said they will also start within the week the random inspection in all terminals to ensure the safety of the riding public.

He said they will check whether bus companies are complying with their franchise agreement.

"Magbutang sad gihapon og mga help desk sa mga terminal aron sa issuance sa mga special permits," he said.

As of yesterday, at least 10 buses were given special permits to ply to Oslob and Toledo City.

Cuizon, however, explained that special permits will be limited only to 25 percent the operator's fleet and must have a minimum of four buses.

Cuizon emphasized that special permit for buses will be limited only for pick-up and drop-off while pakyaw for jeepneys.