Manila, Oct. 7 -- Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the issuance of special permits to add around 300 more public utility buses (PUBs) along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

In an interview at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Tuesday, Lopez said the issuance of additional permits is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order to provide convenience to commuters.

"Kailangan itong gawin para hindi napakalayo ng nilalakad ng mga pasahero, lalo na kung lilipat sila ng sakayan papuntang MRT-3 (This is necessary so passengers won't have to walk so far, especially if they're headed to Metro Rail Transit-3)," he said.

In response, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has alread...