CEBU CITY – Top government officials on Friday, Aug. 22, spearheaded the launching of the second route of the Love Bus Libreng Sakay program in Cebu.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman graced the launching at the SM Seaside bus stop at the South Road Properties here.

The second route of the program in Cebu will allow commuters to avail of free rides from Anjo World Theme Park in Minglanilla town, Cebu passing through Talisay City and ending at SM Seaside City and vice versa.

Free rides are available on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Full-day service is available on weekends and public holidays.

“This program is meant to directly benefit daily passengers. For Cebu alone, a commuter usually spends about P30 one-way or P60 daily. With the Love Bus, that amount is saved and becomes a huge help, especially for minimum wage earners and students,” Dizon said.

Dizon said the southern corridor was selected for the new route due to its heavy passenger traffic. Eleven buses have been deployed to serve passengers along the corridor.

Apart from offering free rides, the program also promotes Cebu’s cultural and natural attractions.

“Here in Cebu, we’re promoting our destinations—if you look at the back of the bus, we can see the beaches, dive sites, and festivals here in Cebu,” Frasco said.

Pangandaman assured that the program will continue under government funding, which covers operational costs and ensures fair pay for drivers and operators under the service contracting scheme.

“It is part of our 2026 proposed budget. We have allocated P1.3 billion for this next year,” Pangandaman said.

The first Love Bus route in Cebu was launched in July, from Urgello St. here to Parkmall in Mandaue City, using 111 modern jeepneys.