Bacolod PUJ Profiling Supports Transport Modernization Plan

BACOLOD CITY – As part of its partnership with the Department of Transportation, Bacolod City is conducting a comprehensive profiling of all public utility jeepneys (PUJs) operating within the city to update its mass public transport study.

The profiling began on April 30 and runs through May 9, 2025, at the Bacolod City Government Center.

This initiative, led by Mayor Albee Benitez, follows the recent visit of Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon and supports the city’s broader plan to modernize and enhance its sustainable public transport system.

Dr. Mary Jean Ramos, head of the City Planning and Development Office, said the profiling covers registered modernized PUJs, operators consolidated under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program with incomplete documentation from the LTFRB and LTO, and unconsolidated operators currently operating.

She said the goal is to build a more efficient, reliable and environmentally sustainable transport network.

During a recent conference, Secretary Dizon and Mayor Benitez agreed to jointly review the national modernization program, identify implementation gaps and address concerns raised by operators, drivers and passengers.

PUJ Profiling Schedule by Route:

April 30, 2025:
Banago–Libertad Loop
Northbound Terminal–Libertad Loop
Bata–Libertad Loop
Pepsi–Bata–Bacolod Government Center Loop

May 2, 2025:
Shopping–Northbound Terminal Loop
Shopping–Libertad via La Salle Loop
Shopping–Libertad via San Agustin Loop
Bredco Port–Northbound Terminal via San Juan Street Loop

May 5, 2025:
Alijis (RPHS)–Central Market Loop
Tangub–South Capitol Road Loop
Airport Subdivision–South Capitol Road Loop

May 6, 2025:
Eroreco–Central Market Loop
PHHC (Homesite)–Central Market Loop
Taculing–Central Market Loop
Doña Juliana–Central Market Loop

May 7, 2025:
Fortune Towne/Estefania–Central Market Loop
San Dionisio–Central Market Loop
Granada–Burgos (P2P)
Alangilan–Burgos (P2P)

May 8, 2025:
Handumanan–Libertad via Mansilingan Loop
Paglaum Village–Libertad Loop
Mansilingan–Central Market via City Heights Loop

May 9, 2025:
Punta Taytay–Fr. Ferrero Street Loop
Pahanocoy (Cegasco)–Government Center via Circumferential Road Loop