MANILA – Commuters can now use their beep card to pay for rides in TAS Trans’ point-to-point (P2P) buses plying Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna to Promenade Glorietta 2 and Circuit Makati in Makati City, AF Payments Inc. announced.
The arrangement started Wednesday (August 23), with trips scheduled from 5AM to 9PM. Buses leave every 20 minutes during peak hours to an hour during off-peak hours, or when the bus is full.
To celebrate the launch of this new route, TAS Trans will offer a promo fare until November 30 of only P150 (one way), while the discounted fare for senior citizens, PWDs, and students is at P120. After November 30, the regular fare of P250 (one-way) will be charged.
TAS Trans premium P2P buses are 45-seaters, with provisions for a wheelchair. They boast of fully climate-controlled environments, leather and padded reclining seats, and free Wi-Fi. All buses are GPS-enabled and equipped with CCTVs, with first aid kits and drivers competent to administer emergency medical aid.
The P2P bus service system was created by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to help reduce traffic congestion since these buses travel nonstop from the terminal to the drop-off point. From only three routes in end-2015, it has expanded to more destinations from as far as Fairview in the north to Dasmariñas, Cavite in the south. With P2P buses, commuters enjoy the convenience of guaranteed seats, premium amenities, and buses that depart as scheduled.
“P2P buses offer a convenient alternative to ease commuting worries these days. The service is continuously expanding and with beep card acceptance, commuters can transfer seamlessly from one line to another as necessary,” said Peter Maher, President and CEO of AF Payments Inc.
beep card is a tap-and-go payment system accepted in all three elevated railways (LRT 1, LRT 2, and MRT 3), CAVITEX, NLEX, and at select bus lines, FamilyMart, and Robinsons Movieworld branches. It is reloadable and valid for up to four years. More information may be obtained frombeep card on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.