en.Wedoany.com Reported - Philippines' 2GO Travel and Ceres Liner have launched a dedicated shuttle bus route, transporting passengers directly from the 2GO port terminal to the Ceres bus terminal, aiming to simplify inter-island travel and reduce common transportation barriers.

The collaboration between 2GO and Vallacar Transit Inc., which owns the Ceres Liner bus network, debuted at the Port of Nasipit in Agusan del Norte province, connecting arriving ship passengers via shuttle bus to the Ceres terminal located in Butuan City. Cebu and Cagayan de Oro are the next gateway cities to join this shuttle bus network, with both stops soon to be integrated into the system.

The arrangement is designed to make the connection between sea and land transportation as seamless as possible. Passengers traveling on 2GO vessels can reserve shuttle bus seats onboard before docking, allowing Ceres operations to synchronize with ship arrival times and ensuring smooth, predictable movement for passengers from the port to the terminal. Both companies stated they are actively exploring more ports and terminals to further expand this shuttle bus network.

Atty. Collin Derk Isidto, Vice President for Legal at Vallacar Transit, said: "This partnership enhances transportation convenience for passengers traveling to and from nearby provinces, making it easier for more Filipinos to connect to key ports and continue their inter-island journeys. By improving the connectivity of land and sea travel, we help achieve more convenient and reliable inter-island travel."

Francis Chua, Head of the 2GO Travel Business Unit, stated that this shuttle bus collaboration serves a broader purpose beyond convenience: "We hope that through this partnership, we can provide not only ordinary travelers and groups, but also entrepreneurs and communities, with access to more destinations across the Philippines. This increased convenience opens up more opportunities for Filipinos to explore and connect the islands."

2GO Group, a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation, is the country's largest point-to-point transport and logistics provider, with operations spanning six business units: sea travel, freight forwarding, logistics, courier, and travel. Ceres is one of the largest bus operators in the Visayas and Mindanao.

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