𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐋 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑, 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐒

Gov. Pamela Baricuatro reaffirmed the Cebu Provincial Government’s commitment to addressing the growing mobility and transportation challenges confronting Cebu, particularly Metro Cebu, as she welcomed participants to the First Mobility Chat at the Capitol Social Hall on September 11.

Acknowledging mobility as “one of the biggest headaches of urban Cebu,” Gov. Pam stressed that action cannot wait.

“But if, indeed, we already missed the best time to do this, the next best opportunity is now,” she said.

Among the Province’s upcoming initiatives is Tabang PangByahe, a subsidized bus service supported by funding from the Department of Transportation and designed to make daily commuting more convenient and predictable.

According to Provincial Planning and Development Office Head Elizar Sabinay Jr., buses are targeted to arrive every 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours, reducing long and uncertain waiting times for commuters.

Initial routes will connect Cebu IT Park and Danao City in the north, and the Cebu South Bus Terminal and Simala, Sibonga in the south, with return trips on both routes.

The program also sets service standards for participating transport partners, including cleanliness and sanitation, functional GPS monitoring, accessibility for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, properly maintained air-conditioning, sufficient personnel and seating capacity, and compliance with transportation standards.

“We are hoping that this will benefit the daily commuters, such as students, professionals and workers in Cebu,” Sabinay said.

For the Baricuatro administration, improving mobility is ultimately about improving everyday life—giving Cebuanos a transportation system that is safer, more reliable, accessible, and respectful of their time.