Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the deployment of “libre sakay” services across various areas in Bacolod City tomorrow, April 15, in response to the scheduled transport strike by members of the transport sector.
Identified routes for the free transportation services include:
Route 1: Bata PICK-UP POINT: MORMON’S CHURCH -LACSON ST. -B.S. AQUINO DRIVE -BURGOS ST. -BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER PICKUP POINT: MORMON’S CHURCH, BATA -LACSON ST. -RIZAL ST. -PLAZA -GATUSLAO -BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER
Route 2: Banago PICKUP POINT: BANAGO BRGY. HALL -same as BANAGO JEEP ROUTE
Route 3: Singcang–Airport PICKUP POINT: CALONG-CALONG/PALMAS DEL MAR -SINGCANG JEEP ROUTE -PLAZA -BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER
Route 4: Estefania PICKUP POINT: ESTEFANIA BRGY. HALL -same as ESTEFANIA JEEP ROUTE
Route 5: Paglaum Village–Mansilingan PICKUP POINT: PAGLAUM VILLAGE BANGGA PAGLAUM VILLAGE -MANSILINGAN JEEP ROUTE
Route 6: Cabug–Alijis PICKUP POINT: BANGGA CABUG-ALIJIS -ARANETA -PLAZA -GATUSLAO -888 MALL -LOPUES EAST -BACOLOD CITY GOVERNMENT CENTER
Twelve vehicles, which include those of BTTMD, DRRMO, and the City bus, will be used in providing mobility for residents affected by the strike. Libre Sakay vehicles will be deployed at 6:30 AM and will be leaving from pick-up points at 7:00 AM with two trips. The said vehicles will again be deployed at around 5:00 PM with two trips to accommodate commuters during peak hours.
The city government also calls on participants of the transport strike to conduct their activities peacefully, similar to previous protests. “We appeal to our fellow citizens who will participate in tomorrow’s transport strike to express their concerns peacefully. Everyone has the right to voice their stand and advocate for issues they believe in,” the mayor said. He added that despite the transport strike, government operations will continue as scheduled tomorrow.
The city government assures the public of its continued efforts to maintain order and provide essential services during this time. (Bacolod City Communications Office)
