Tourists who want to explore the scenic adventure spots at the foot of Mt. Apo in Barangay Kapatagan can now easily reach the area through the newly launched modern buses plying the route from Digos City to the village and all the way to Bansalan town.
launched modern buses plying the route from Digos City to the village and all the way to Bansalan town of Davao del Sur province.
Nonito Llanos III, director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Davao region, said eight modern buses, equipped with global positioning system and free Wi-Fi, have started serving the Digos City to Kapatagan and Bansalan route since Jan. 25, for the convenience not only of residents but also tourists seeking ecotourism adventures at the foot of the country’s highest peak.
The 25-seat buses will charge each passenger P65 for the trip from this city proper to Kapatagan, which is cheaper than the P165 collected by motorcycle cabs, or “tricabs,” plying the route.
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