Nakapag-book na ba ang lahat?
Ito ang frequently asked question lately, lalo pa at nalalapit na ang long vacation, which is happening in a week’s time.
Weekend kasi ang October 28-29 at local government election day naman ang October 30. Holiday ang November 1-2, at weekend ang November 4-5.
This is a perfect time to go on a trip ang magpapamilya, magkakaibigan, or puwede ring solo.
Itinaon rin dito ang paglulunsad ng Royal Class bus o sleeper bus, ang “top-of-the-line” bus ng provincial transport company na Victory Liner Inc. Sa October 23, Lunes, ang launching ng bus.
Ang kanilang sleeper bus is a level up dahil meron itong reclinable seats, privacy curtain, adjustable air con vents, at in-bus toilet.
Bawat seat (which the company is promoting as a "suite") ay may sariling charging port, cup holder, reading lights, at amenity kit.
Meron ding free blanket at snack.
In its promotional video, the sleeper bus is tagged as a “small capsule hotel in suites.”
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And as early as now, this venture of Victory Liner is showing promise; fully booked na ang sleeper bus before its launch, an indicator that there is a market.
Sabi nga ni Raul Ecaldre, the company marketing manager, sa ABS-CBN News, "Since we are doing the rollout on the 23rd of October, the rates given was already fully booked."
Ang sleeper bus ay merong safety features ng Volvo at may real-time driver behavior monitoring system.
Kaya naman, ayon kay Ecalde,“The fare is a little higher than a regular first class bus."
Ang ruta na available ay from Cubao to Baguio (and vice versa) na may fare na PHP1,500.
Ang rutang Kamias to Tabuk (and vice versa) ay PHP2,200.
Ang Kamias-Tuguegarao (and vice versa) naman ay PHP2,300.
So, sa mga pasahero ng top-notch sleeper bus, have a safe and luxurious road trip.