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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has expanded its Libreng Sakay Program in Davao City through the launch of a new route connecting Cabantian and Roxas Avenue. This initiative aims to ease the daily commute of residents, particularly those who often struggle to secure reliable public transportation.
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has expanded its Libreng Sakay Program in Davao City with the opening of a new route connecting Cabantian and Roxas Avenue, serving commuters who often face difficulties in securing public transportation.
For many residents, commuting in the city has long been a challenge—not only during rush hours but also in times of heavy rain and flooding. Stranded passengers and long hours of waiting for public utility vehicles have become a common struggle.
To augment and ease this burden, the OVP has launched the Cabantian–Roxas Avenue and vice versa route under its Libreng Sakay initiative. According to the OVP, the move responds to the growing demand for safe, reliable, and efficient transportation, particularly for working individuals, students, and daily commuters.
The designated pick-up and drop-off point for this new route is located at Indangan City Mall, providing a safer and more organized loading area, especially during peak commuting hours.
The OVP Libreng Sakay buses operate six days a week, following specific schedules for different routes. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the buses serve the Cabantian–Roxas Avenue route. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they operate along the Toril–Roxas Avenue route, while on Fridays and Saturdays, the service covers the Roxas Avenue–Calinan route.
Currently, nine (9) OVP Libreng Sakay buses are deployed nationwide. Four units operate in Metro Manila, while the remaining buses are stationed in Naic, Cavite; Tacloban City, Leyte; Bacolod City, Negros Occidental; Cebu Province; and Davao City.
Since its launch in 2022, the program has continued to expand its reach and impact. Passenger data show that 238,743 individuals benefitted from the service in 2022. This number rose significantly to 638,625 in 2023, then surpassed one million with 1,025,275 passengers served in 2024. As of August 31, 2025, the program has already assisted 693,889 commuters.
In total, the OVP Libreng Sakay Program has provided free transportation to 2,596,532 passengers nationwide.
The OVP emphasized that the Libreng Sakay program is part of its commitment to making daily commutes safer and more accessible for Filipinos, particularly in areas with limited public transportation options as an augmentation and not as competition to commercial bus services.
For many residents, commuting in the city has long been a challenge—not only during rush hours but also in times of heavy rain and flooding. Stranded passengers and long hours of waiting for public utility vehicles have become a common struggle.
To augment and ease this burden, the OVP has launched the Cabantian–Roxas Avenue and vice versa route under its Libreng Sakay initiative. According to the OVP, the move responds to the growing demand for safe, reliable, and efficient transportation, particularly for working individuals, students, and daily commuters.
The designated pick-up and drop-off point for this new route is located at Indangan City Mall, providing a safer and more organized loading area, especially during peak commuting hours.
The OVP Libreng Sakay buses operate six days a week, following specific schedules for different routes. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the buses serve the Cabantian–Roxas Avenue route. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they operate along the Toril–Roxas Avenue route, while on Fridays and Saturdays, the service covers the Roxas Avenue–Calinan route.
Currently, nine (9) OVP Libreng Sakay buses are deployed nationwide. Four units operate in Metro Manila, while the remaining buses are stationed in Naic, Cavite; Tacloban City, Leyte; Bacolod City, Negros Occidental; Cebu Province; and Davao City.
Since its launch in 2022, the program has continued to expand its reach and impact. Passenger data show that 238,743 individuals benefitted from the service in 2022. This number rose significantly to 638,625 in 2023, then surpassed one million with 1,025,275 passengers served in 2024. As of August 31, 2025, the program has already assisted 693,889 commuters.
In total, the OVP Libreng Sakay Program has provided free transportation to 2,596,532 passengers nationwide.
The OVP emphasized that the Libreng Sakay program is part of its commitment to making daily commutes safer and more accessible for Filipinos, particularly in areas with limited public transportation options as an augmentation and not as competition to commercial bus services.
Pinalawak ng Office of the Vice President (OVP) ang Libreng Sakay Program nito sa Davao City sa pamamagitan ng pagbubukas ng bagong ruta na nagdudugtong sa Cabantian at Roxas Avenue, upang matulungan ang mga commuter na madalas nahihirapan makasakay ng pampublikong sasakyan.
Matagal nang hamon para sa maraming residente ang pag-commute sa lungsod—hindi lamang tuwing rush hour kundi lalo na kapag umuulan at bumabaha. Madalas na problema ang pagkaka-stranded at ang mahabang oras ng paghihintay bago makasakay ng pampublikong sasakyan.
Upang maibsan ang pasanin ng mga commuter, inilunsad ng OVP ang rutang Cabantian–Roxas Avenue at vice versa. Ayon sa OVP, tugon ito sa lumalaking pangangailangan para sa ligtas, maaasahan, at episyenteng transportasyon, partikular na para sa mga manggagawa, estudyante, at araw-araw na bumibiyahe.
Itinalaga ang pick-up at drop-off point ng bagong ruta sa Indangan City Mall, para sa mas ligtas at organisadong sakayan lalo na sa mga oras na dagsa ang pasahero.
Ang mga OVP Libreng Sakay bus ay bumibiyahe anim na araw sa isang linggo. Tuwing Lunes at Martes, nasa Cabantian–Roxas Avenue ang biyahe. Tuwing Miyerkules at Huwebes naman ay sa Toril–Roxas Avenue, at tuwing Biyernes at Sabado ay sa Roxas Avenue–Calinan ang ruta.
Sa kasalukuyan, siyam na OVP Libreng Sakay bus ang nakatalaga sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa. Apat dito ay nasa Metro Manila, samantalang ang iba ay nakatalaga sa Naic, Cavite; Tacloban City, Leyte; Bacolod City, Negros Occidental; Cebu Province; at Davao City.
Mula nang ilunsad noong 2022, patuloy na lumalawak ang saklaw at benepisyo ng programa. Batay sa datos, 238,743 pasahero ang nakinabang dito noong 2022. Tumaas ito sa 638,625 noong 2023 at lumampas ng isang milyon noong 2024, na umabot sa 1,025,275 pasahero. Hanggang Agosto 31, 2025, umabot na sa 693,889 ang natulungang commuters.
Sa kabuuan, 2,596,532 pasahero na ang natulungan ng OVP Libreng Sakay Program sa buong bansa.
Binibigyang-diin ng OVP na ang programang Libreng Sakay ay bahagi ng kanilang layunin na gawing mas ligtas at mas abot-kaya ang araw-araw na biyahe ng mga Pilipino, lalo na sa mga lugar na limitado ang opsyon sa pampublikong transportasyon, bilang dagdag na serbisyo at hindi bilang katunggali ng mga komersyal na bus.
Matagal nang hamon para sa maraming residente ang pag-commute sa lungsod—hindi lamang tuwing rush hour kundi lalo na kapag umuulan at bumabaha. Madalas na problema ang pagkaka-stranded at ang mahabang oras ng paghihintay bago makasakay ng pampublikong sasakyan.
Upang maibsan ang pasanin ng mga commuter, inilunsad ng OVP ang rutang Cabantian–Roxas Avenue at vice versa. Ayon sa OVP, tugon ito sa lumalaking pangangailangan para sa ligtas, maaasahan, at episyenteng transportasyon, partikular na para sa mga manggagawa, estudyante, at araw-araw na bumibiyahe.
Itinalaga ang pick-up at drop-off point ng bagong ruta sa Indangan City Mall, para sa mas ligtas at organisadong sakayan lalo na sa mga oras na dagsa ang pasahero.
Ang mga OVP Libreng Sakay bus ay bumibiyahe anim na araw sa isang linggo. Tuwing Lunes at Martes, nasa Cabantian–Roxas Avenue ang biyahe. Tuwing Miyerkules at Huwebes naman ay sa Toril–Roxas Avenue, at tuwing Biyernes at Sabado ay sa Roxas Avenue–Calinan ang ruta.
Sa kasalukuyan, siyam na OVP Libreng Sakay bus ang nakatalaga sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa. Apat dito ay nasa Metro Manila, samantalang ang iba ay nakatalaga sa Naic, Cavite; Tacloban City, Leyte; Bacolod City, Negros Occidental; Cebu Province; at Davao City.
Mula nang ilunsad noong 2022, patuloy na lumalawak ang saklaw at benepisyo ng programa. Batay sa datos, 238,743 pasahero ang nakinabang dito noong 2022. Tumaas ito sa 638,625 noong 2023 at lumampas ng isang milyon noong 2024, na umabot sa 1,025,275 pasahero. Hanggang Agosto 31, 2025, umabot na sa 693,889 ang natulungang commuters.
Sa kabuuan, 2,596,532 pasahero na ang natulungan ng OVP Libreng Sakay Program sa buong bansa.
Binibigyang-diin ng OVP na ang programang Libreng Sakay ay bahagi ng kanilang layunin na gawing mas ligtas at mas abot-kaya ang araw-araw na biyahe ng mga Pilipino, lalo na sa mga lugar na limitado ang opsyon sa pampublikong transportasyon, bilang dagdag na serbisyo at hindi bilang katunggali ng mga komersyal na bus.