Some stranded passengers in Marikina CIty fell victim to a bus ticket selling scam amid the ongoing exodus to the provinces in time for the New Year.In Tina Panganiban Perez’ Thursday report on 24 Oras, two passengers said they spent Christmas at the BFCT East Metro Transport Terminal where they were stranded for five days due to a lack of buses.Passenger Albert Udtohan was supposed to surprise his family on December 24 but his trip was canceled. He said he hopes to be with his family today.
To prevent the issue from happening again in the New Year, the BFCT Terminal is holding a meeting with bus companies.Some passengers said theyt were also scammed.“Sa sobrang pagmamadali nilang makakuha ng ticket, kahit sa labas na sila ng terminal nakabili. Pagdating nila rito, wala talagang maga-accommodate na bus company kung hindi talaga legit yung ticket nila,” Sumanting said.
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