DOTr to Summon 2 Bus Terminals for Facility Retrofitting
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines will summon two bus terminals in Manila to retrofit their facilities and improve passenger experience, according to the new transport chief. The directive follows an inspection of several terminals.
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