A bus company is providing employers with a shuttle service amid the fuel crisis affecting Filipinos.
Victory Liner, Inc. announced that it is offering companies its “Bayanihan Shuttle Program” in which it will provide transportation for workers, along with drivers and conductors.
Participating companies will only need to shoulder the cost of diesel fuel for the buses and cover the wages of the bus line’s drivers and conductors under the program.
“In a time of rising fuel costs, businesses and workers need solutions—not disruptions,” Victory Liner said in a post on Wednesday, April 8.
“This is more than a shuttle. It’s bayanihan in motion — keeping businesses running, protecting jobs, and ensuring every Filipino worker gets to work with dignity,” it added.
“Let’s move forward together,” the bus company said.
Companies that want to partner with Victory Liner for the shuttle program may message [email protected]
The initiative earned praise from social media users, including transport advocate and vlogger James Deakin.
“Great initiative from Victory Liner. Basically, the bus rental part is free. Just cover the cost of fuel and driver [or] conductor,” he said in a repost.
“Best solution! Kesa matambak sa garahe ang mga bus, mawalan ng trabaho ang mga bus drivers at hindi makapasok sa trabaho ang mga empleyado, this is a win-win solution for all. Kudos, Victory Liner Inc!” another commented.
“More of this, please,” a different Pinoy said.
“Isang malaking Good Job!!!” another wrote.
“Kudos, Victory Liner! Thank you for your continuous service to the Filipino people,” a different Facebook user commented.
Fewer public utility vehicles have been plying the roads, as some drivers and operators have reduced or stopped their trips due to soaring fuel prices amid the oil crisis.
Some jeepney drivers, for example, reported taking home only P200 to P300 because of the high fuel costs.
Motorists have been grappling with triple-digit prices per liter of some petroleum products, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, a major oil supplier.
Before the conflict, petroleum products cost less than P100 per liter, with price increases typically limited to around P1 to P2 based on market trends
The surge in fuel prices comes as oil suppliers face challenges shipping their products to various markets due to ongoing military actions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
