These are trying times, to say the least. While most of us miss travelling for the sake of it, there are also those who absolutely need to travel, but have no means. There are those who miss their families; those who have children waiting for them. During these tough times, we see glimmers of hope in innovations that allow us to cope with the new normal.
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Book tourist vans through this new online platform
A new online booking service in the Philippines, Book Tourist Van now lets passengers safely travel to and from provincial destinations. Following safety protocols, this service has government-registered tourist vans that are thoroughly sanitised in between usage.
Through their website, anyone can book seats to chosen domestic areas in the Philippines. They also ensure proper contact tracing procedures, promotes cashless transactions, and even offers free face masks for their passengers!
Available routes and rates
As of writing, here are all the available daily routes of Book Tourist Van.
- SM Mall of Asia – Cabanatuan (₱550/head)
- SM Mall of Asia – SM Rosales (₱770/head)
- SM Mall of Asia – Clark (₱450/head)
- SM Mall of Asia – Dau (₱450/head)
- Baguio – Dau (₱660/head)
- Baguio – Clark (₱660/head)
Travel requirements
Note that Book Tourist Van will not be responsible for securing all your requirements for your trip. Make sure to stay updated with COVID-19 travel protocols here before booking a trip with them. As of writing, here are some travel requirements to get you started.
- Face masks and face shields
- A body temperature not above 37.3°C
- A Travel Authority from the LGU
- Certificate of Employment or Company ID
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Thanks to new services like Book Tourist Van, we have more available options for our essential travels. Stay safe and travel responsibly!
Information extracted from a press release issued by Biyaheroes. For more information, visit the official website of Book Tourist Van.
