PHILIPPINES - Commuting to and from Baguio has been stressful over the years but not for long thanks to Genesis Transport Services Inc. With their newly introduced JoyBus Premiere Class traveling has not only become fast and efficient it's now entertaining!
With the opening of TPLEX (Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway) traveling to the North (in the Philippines) has never been easier. Usually a bus ride from Manila would take you 8-9 hours if you're traveling to Baguio; with several bus stops along the way the trip will leave you tired and drained of all energy to explore the city of Baguio. But now, with the introduction of Deluxe Buses or First Class Buses traveling time is cut from 8 hours to 5 hours. And with 2x1 configuration, wider legroom and a toilet traveling in a bus is more convenient.
A De Luxe Bus would have a 2x1 configuration, very spacious and much more comfortable compared to the ordinary Air Conditioned buses which has more seats and has a 2x2 configuration; Toilets are available in both Premier and De Luxe Buses.
Baguio, being one of the major tourist destinations in the country, is a hub to several bus companies. One of which is Genesis Transport Services Incorporated - a bus company based in Metro Manila; this company is one of three that offer first class trips to and from Baguio City. Over the years I've preferred their Executive Coach known as JoyBus, specially when traveling to the airport, their route to NAIA Terminal 3 is the easiest way to avoid expensive cab rides to the airport and its other terminals.
I've recently traveled with JoyBus on my way to NAIA Terminal 3 for my cousin's wedding in Palawan and was shocked with the bus we rode in. At first look you would think you're in a major airline, because most local airlines don't have the luxury of having Personal Entertainment Devices.
Front Row seats!
Equipped with Tray Tables wider than that of local airlines
Personal Entertainment Devices equipped with two audio jacks, brightness adjuster, home button, volume adjuster and a USB port for charging your devices.
Toilet
Our stewardess at that time Ms. Joan Perez did a great job assisting everyone and making sure we were comfortable with our seats. We also had a safe and fast trip to the metro thanks to our driver Mr. Raymund who made our trip seamless, i was asleep the whole time, but managed to watch a movie and charge my devices while we were making our way to the airport via EDSA.
The viral video that broke the internet! well probably just my record of 100 views haha
I was impressed with their latest upgrade and shared it through Facebook, after a friend suggested to make the post public the thing went viral! It earned thousands of shares and likes and over 2 million views in just two weeks! Furthermore the management of Genesis Transport Services Inc. noticed my efforts and invited me to have dinner with the president and some of the team members. I invited my good friend Maica Tiu (follow her on Instagram) to join me, I mentioned free food and she was onboard right away!
Meeting them was an experience I would cherish, who would've thought that a simple post of appreciation would lead to that moment. Ms. Riza A. Moises the president was so kind and down to earth, her story about how the whole thing started was so inspirational. Her vision of what she wanted and her perseverance led to what we know today as JoyBus Premiere Class, the first of its kind travel to the North.
(L-R Atty. Homer, Mr. Carlo, Mrs. Patricia and her son Sancho, Ms. Riza and Maica)
We were also joined by Mrs. Patricia Moises - Afuang General Manager, Mr. Carlo Moises Marketing Manager and Atty. Homer Garong Lawyer and Sancho (Mrs. Patricia's Son). After getting to know them and the company they invited me to visit their home town - Baler in Aurora Province, you can read all about it here and our stay at Costa Pacifica here.
BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT SO FAR!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE DINNER!
We dined at Edsa Shangri-La's Japanese Restaurant; Senju - probably the most amazing Japanese restaurant experience Maica and I ever had! The service, ambiance and food was tremendous! Learning about the company and its roots from the woman who brought it to where it is today was such a humbling experience!
SCHEDULE
These schedules are published as of 03/27/2018
I bet some of you are would want to know the schedule so here it is:
Origin Destination Departure Time Price Disc. Price (SC, PWD, Student) Class
Baguio Pasay 12:30 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe
Baguio Pasay 1:30 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 2:30 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 4:00 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 6:00 AM PHP 760 PHP 609 Premier Baguio Pasay 7:30 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 9:00 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 11:00 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 1:00 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 2:00 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 3:00 PM PHP 760 PHP 609 Premier Baguio Pasay 5:00 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 7:00 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Baguio Pasay 8:00 PM PHP 610 PHP 489 Semi-De Luxe Baguio Pasay 9:00 PM PHP 760 PHP 609 Premier Baguio Pasay 10:00 PM PHP 610 PHP 489 Semi-De Luxe Baguio Pasay 11:30 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe
*8:00 PM and 10:00 PM will be passing through Cubao and Avenida
Origin Destination Departure Time Price Disc. Price (SC, PWD, Student) Class
Pasay Baguio 1:30 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe
Pasay Baguio 3:30 AM PHP 760 PHP 609 Premier Pasay Baguio 9:00 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Pasay Baguio 11:00 AM PHP 760 PHP 609 Premier Pasay Baguio 1:00 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Pasay Baguio 4:00 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Pasay Baguio 6:00 PM PHP 760 PHP 609 Premier Pasay Baguio 9:30 PM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe Pasay Baguio 11:45 AM PHP 730 PHP 585 De Luxe
Once again big thanks to the Genesis Transport Services Management for their hospitality!
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