By Ivy Tejano
Published Oct 14, 2025 09:45 pm
DAVAO CITY – Ten brand-new low-floor city buses funded by the city government of Davao officially arrived on Tuesday morning, Oct. 14, marking another step towards modernizing the city’s public transportation system.
The 12-meter-long buses have modern features such as access ramps for Persons with Disabilities, bicycle racks, closed-circuit television cameras, and automated passenger counters, all aimed at improving accessibility, safety, and convenience.
Set to begin operations by mid-November, the city government said these buses will serve as an interim transport solution under the Davao City Interim Bus Service while the High Priority Bus System continues development.
The city government will initially offer free rides to passengers during peak hours to help ease commuter congestion and encourage more people here to use public transport.
Routes for the DC bus will be finalized and announced in the coming days, pending approval by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and other concerned agencies.
“This initiative is for the Davaoeños, from the Davaoeños,” the city government said in a statement, emphasizing that the project underscores Davao City’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive urban mobility.
The city government said the addition of the new buses forms part of the city’s broader goal to establish a modern, safe, and reliable public transport network that meets the growing needs of its urban population.
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