Ikinagalak ni Rep. Florida “Rida” Robes ng San Jose del Monte, Bulaca na nagsisilbi rin bilang vice chairperson ng House Committee on Transportation sa inilunsad na Manila-Cavite “water jeepneys” service.
“Efficient, accessible, and reliable public transport is the key to progress. By cutting the travel time from Manila to Cavite from four hours by land to 15 minutes by water, these ferries or water jeepneys will give people back the precious time that they lose in commuting,” ani Robes.
Nabatid na ang dalawang shipping companies na Seaborne Shipping Co. Inc. at Shogun Ships Co. Inc. ay ang siyang magbibigay serbisyo sa mga mananakay.
Sila ay mayroong alok na libreng sakay simula ngayong araw ng Lunes ng December 9 hanggang January 9, 2020.
“These water jeepneys are welcome additions to the mass transport system. Having people spend less time in stuck in traffic improves their quality of life. They have time to rest or bond with their families and recharge. Well-rested people are better employees and professionals,” dagdag ng mambabatas.
Iginiit ni Rep. Robes na kinakailangan ang seryosong special attention sa matinding trapik na dinaranas ng mga taga-Metro Manila at karatig-lugar nito, lalo’t mabilis na nangyayari ang kaunlaran sa mga ito.
“In San Jose del Monte, for instance, we are working on establishing possible alternate routes so that people don’t have to spend so much time on the road. Their time matters to us, so we don’t want them wasting it. They can be happier and more productive with the time that is saved,” ani Robes.
