Over 1,000 Special Permits Issued to PUVs for Undas Break
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines has issued over 1,000 special permits to public utility vehicles (PUVs) in anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the Undas (All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day) break. Buses, mini-buses, and passenger vans are covered.
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