After almost 4 years, Compressed Natural Gas buses will finally be able to service the populace of Manila. Starting Monday, 11 buses will ply the main thoroughfare known as EDSA giving free rides to commuters. Passengers won’t be charged a cent in this pioneer run till the 3rd of April.
It is expected that the savings in operation will be about P 4000/day ($100 at P40=$1) compared to a diesel powered bus.
Right now the current limitation is in the refueling depot. CNG powered buses will have to top off tanks very far from the city.
Shell CNG, available at the Northbound Binan Shell Service Station along the South Luzon Expressway, is exclusive to DoE-accredited buses plying the Laguna-Cubao/Lawton and the Batangas-Cubao/Lawton routes.[source]
Finally, the average Filipino on the street will be able to benefit from his Country’s own natural resources.
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Category: Natural Gas
