Posted January 30, 2015
Written
by Jay-ar M. Arante
The
Boracay Land Transportation Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BLTMPC) asks for an
endorsement from Sangguniang Bayan of Malay (SB) for additional units of passenger
vehicle in the island.
During
the 4th regular SB Session of Malay on Tuesday, BLTMPC Chairman Joel Gelito made
the request from the councilmen.
Gelito
said that he wanted to solve the shortage of passenger vehicles in Boracay
particularly the Multicabs.
He
added that there is a shortage of vehicle whenever there is a cruise ship
visiting the island.
The
chairman also expressed that his request is in line with the upcoming Asia
Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Boracay.
Meanwhile
he said that they have currently 18 units on standby with permits from Land
Transportation Office (LTFRB).
Gelito
wants an additional 60 units of Multicabs in Boracay but only 18 of them were
approved.
In
response to Gelito’s request, the council said that there is still a need for a
study led by SB member Leal Gelito as Chairman of the Committee on
Transportation before those vehicles can fully operate.
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