DAVAO CITY, Oct. 14 -- Ten new low-floor city buses, expected to enhance public transportation in the city, arrived at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal on Tuesday.

The 12-meter-long units, acquired under the Davao Interim Bus Service (DIBS) of the city government, are equipped with access ramps for persons with disabilities, bicycle racks, CCTV cameras, and automated passenger counters.

Set to begin operations by mid-November, the DIBS buses will serve as an interim solution to Davao City's transport challenges, initially offering free rides to Dabawenyos during peak hours.

The DIBS is a fully funded program, conceptualized and operated by the city government.

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