00:00From Wednesday, the PITX will close their agency for the upcoming Holy Week.
00:08Let's find out how safe your bus will be.
00:13That's the story of Isaiah Mirafuentes, live.
00:17Isaiah?
00:19I'm here at the main entrance of Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange.
00:24As you can see behind me, only a few passengers will be allowed inside.
00:30But according to the PITX, on the next few days,
00:33I hope it will be fully booked for trips to Bicol and Baguio.
00:38Mang Salvador is a 25-year-old driver.
00:41He has been driving for a long time.
00:43He knows that his responsibilities are heavy.
00:46Twice a day, he drives the bus towards Lipapatangas.
00:50And he assures that he is in good condition.
00:53I don't drink on purpose.
00:56But if that's the case, I sleep before I drive.
01:02And I always open my eyes when I drive.
01:07Because when we drive the bus, we don't just take care of ourselves.
01:12We also take care of the passengers and the conductor.
01:14Many of our countrymen are going home to their respective provinces.
01:18And the PITX is the bus terminal that is added every weekday.
01:23There are trips to the north, to Mindanao.
01:26The furthest is to Davao.
01:28Starting on Wednesday, the PITX will be closed.
01:32The PITX will cooperate with DOTR, LTFRV, LTO, MMDA, and PNP
01:38for a better operation of the terminal.
01:41But how do you know if your bus is safe?
01:46First, the drivers should be in good condition.
01:50Next, the PITX will conduct a random drug testing.
01:54The bus driver should not be drunk.
01:58Second, make sure that all buses have a fire extinguisher.
02:02Third, the wheels should not be worn out.
02:05Fourth, the windshield and effective wiper should not be broken.
02:08Fifth, the passengers should be able to sit comfortably.
02:13Sixth, the horn should work.
02:16Lastly, the drivers and conductors should check their machines every day.
02:22According to the PITX, the PITX will conduct a safety check on the bus,
02:26including the driver and conductor.
02:28To the passengers, check beforehand with the bus companies.
02:34You can message our official Facebook page.
02:38Our CSR, or Customer Service Representatives,
02:43will answer your questions 24x7
02:45so that you can know the number of your bus companies.
02:48Check if there are available tickets for the dates that you want to travel.
02:54For luggage, we should not bring too many things
02:59so that we will not be hassled.
03:01By K-9 units that are on duty in the area
03:03due to the increased number of passengers,
03:05it is prohibited to bring sharp objects such as knives, scissors, and knives
03:10as well as flammable materials such as lighters.
03:16Audrey, as you can see behind me,
03:18all the passengers entering the PITX
03:21are being checked by the security guards
03:23for their luggage and bags
03:25to ensure the safety inside the terminal.
03:28Aside from that, according to the PITX,
03:30up to 2.5 million passengers are expected to enter the terminal
03:35during the quarantine period.
03:37That's all for the PITX update.
03:39Back to you, Audrey.
03:41Thank you very much, Isaiah Mero Fuentes.
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