Metro manila: The Love Bus project has made a comeback in Metro Manila, providing free and more commuter-friendly rides as part of the government's initiative to enhance the public transportation system, Malaca±ang announced recently.

According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro revealed the relaunch of the iconic Love Bus in alignment with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to improve public transportation in the metropolis. Castro, speaking to reporters at the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi, India, emphasized that commuters would now enjoy free rides on zero-emission electric buses.

'Ngayong taon, zero-emission electric buses na ang makikita sa daan na kayang magsakay ng 36 passengers bawat bus (This year, however, zero-emission electric buses will be deployed on the roads, each capable of carrying 36 passengers),' Castro stated. The relaunch event was led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Don Artes.

Castro mentioned that passengers could avail themselves of free bus rides from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The buses operate from Robinsons Galleria at the Ortigas Business District, traveling to multiple destinations, including the MMDA headquarters, Arcovia City, C-5, Bridgetowne Estate in Pasig City, and Eastwood in Quezon City.

'Muli, nais po nating bigyang-diin na si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at First Lady Liza Marcos ay hindi matatapos sa pagbibigay ginhawa sa ating mga commuters. So, para sa nais makaramdam ng pagmamahal, sakay na (Again, we would like to emphasize that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos will continue working to provide relief to our commuters. So, if you want to feel the love, ride the bus),' Castro highlighted.

The Love Bus, initially launched in the 1970s by First Lady Imelda Marcos, was the nation's first air-conditioned bus service, providing a modern alternative to jeepneys and regular buses.