00:00Meanwhile, let's take a look at the situation in PITX.
00:05More than a week before Christmas,
00:07the details in the news of Isiah Mirafuentes of PTV Manila Live.
00:12Isiah?
00:16More than 2 million passengers are expected to enter the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
00:23during the time of TRUARESMA.
00:25The driver, Mang Salvador, is 25 years old.
00:30He has been driving for a long time.
00:32He knows that his responsibility is heavy.
00:35Twice a day, he drives a bus to Lipa, Batangas.
00:39And he assures that he is in good condition.
00:43I am also a heavy drinker.
00:46But if it's like that, I will sleep first before driving.
00:51And then, if possible, I will wake up early when I drive.
00:56Because when we drive a bus, we don't just take care of ourselves.
01:01We also take care of the passengers and the conductor.
01:04Many of our countrymen are going home to their respective provinces.
01:08And PITX is the bus terminal that is added during the time of Semana Santa.
01:13It travels north to Mindanao.
01:16Davao is the farthest.
01:18Starting on Wednesday, PITX is expected to tighten security.
01:22PITX will help DOTR, LTFRV, LTO, NMDA, and PNP for a better operation of the terminal.
01:31But how do you know if the bus you will drive is safe?
01:36First, the drivers should be in good condition.
01:40Next, PITX will conduct random drug testing.
01:44The bus driver should not be drunk or drunk.
01:47Second, make sure that there is a fire extinguisher on all buses.
01:52Third, the wheels should not be worn out.
01:54Fourth, the windshield and defective wiper should not be broken.
01:58Fifth, the passengers should be able to sit comfortably.
02:02Sixth, the horn should ring.
02:06Finally, drivers and conductors are required to check their machines every day.
02:12According to PITX, safety checks will be conducted on the buses of the drivers and conductors.
02:18For passengers, check beforehand with the bus companies.
02:23You can message our official Facebook page.
02:27Our CSR or Customer Service Representatives are answering 24x7.
02:34So that you can know the number of bus companies.
02:38Check if there are available tickets for the dates that you want to travel.
02:43For luggage, we should not bring too many things.
02:48So that we will not be hassled.
02:50There are K-9 units on duty in the area due to the increasing number of passengers.
02:55It is prohibited to bring sharp objects such as knives, scissors, and knives.
03:00It should be flammable materials such as lighters.
03:04We are now at the entrance of PITX in Parañaque.
03:09As you can see behind me, the number of passengers is not decreasing until this time.
03:15All the passengers are being checked by the security guards.
03:20Their bags are being checked to ensure the safety inside the terminal.
03:25That is the last update from PITX.
03:28Back to you, Sheila.
03:29Thank you very much. Take care. I'm Saya Meracuentes.
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