Bus Operators Warned Over Dilapidated Amenities Ahead of Undas Break
Philippine transportation officials have warned bus operators about dilapidated amenities at major terminals ahead of the Undas break, issuing show-cause orders for improvements or face potential shutdowns. A bus driver tested positive for illegal drugs during a random screening.
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