City to get 20 Kaohsiung buses in September

Cebu City Councilor Augustus Pe, Jr. confirmed yesterday that the city is expecting 20 buses from Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, in September.

Cebu City was promised the buses by Kaohsiung Mayor Chu Chen last year.  Pe, in an interview, said that this P5 million fund will be spent for hauling expenses.  He also said that he wants this amount to be charged to Supplemental Budget 2.

These buses are going to be used for public transportation and for the Cebuanos’ benefits, including use as mobile schools and transport during jeepney strikes.

While the Kaohsiung buses are only reconditioned, they already have air-conditioning and the seats are in good condition.

Kaohsiung City, through the Kaohsiung Bureau of Transportation has previously donated buses.

Pe said that the city currently has 28 Kaohsiung buses, 20 of these are operational while the rest are under repair.

The donation is also seen as a way for the two sister cities to strengthen ties.  — Cressida Paula G. Delmo/BRP