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COMET Bus: Everything You Need to Know About This Electronic Vehicle
The premium point-to-point (P2P) bus service has remained a popular transportation mode ever since 2015. The staggering growth behind this impressive system made commutes all across the metro much more convenient. At the centre of this efficiency are units of the Community Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) bus. With an imminent increase in the vehicle’s deployment, it may be wise to learn more about how they will work.
Also read: Metro Manila to Catanduanes Bus Trips as of 2022
What to know before boarding the COMET bus
The COMET bus started operating in 2022, launching its services with the SM Electric Bus. It operated at a premium, with a route from SM Fairview to SM Megamall. Since their successful launch, they began adding more routes, with their newest from Makati to Parañaque. They will also be opening a route from Filinvest in Alabang, which goes all the way to Batangas!
Also read: 10 WORST Habits of Bus Commuters to Avoid Now That Provincial Buses Are Back
There are certain things to learn before stepping inside a COMET bus. But they’re very easy to remember, so don’t worry! These express buses run on strict schedules, so plotting ahead of time for travelling will definitely make all the difference. Accommodations inside the bus can fit 30 people, which is still pretty spacious. These vehicles run on lithium batteries alone, and the AC can get quite cold, so be prepared!
Convenient commuting
Don’t like bringing cash when commuting? That is now possible when riding the COMET bus through the GETPass App. The app will generate a corresponding QR code for the bus route. Scanning the code will deduct membership tokens from the app. Topping up is easy as well, since buying through GCash and Shoppee is a breeze.
Also read: Travelling Cashless? Here’s How You Can Pay Via GCash Abroad
With all these new buses, going through Metro Manila should be much faster and sharper. Not only are trips made more comfortable, but they are also much more manageable. Try out commuting with these high-end buses to feel the difference!
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Aldous Vince Cabildo
Ever since growing up, Aldous learned how to look at things from an historical perspective. So whenever the opportunity to travel arises, he makes sure to go to places that contain local stories and memories. From there, he takes in the lessons from the past and picks out what to learn, or should it interest him, what to unlearn. At any chance he gets, he also makes sure to try out local cuisine. When not charting his next destination, Aldous likes to explore worlds found in video games, hip-hop, film, and professional wrestling. He is a proud resident of Tondo.
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