In this Vogue Reviews series, Victory Liner First Class aims to redefine the modern bus experience with their Volvo B8R coaches Traveling by bus in the Philippines has long been a rite of passage for Filipinos, especially before or during holidays like All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and Christmas . It connects cities and provinces, serving needs related to work, school, or leisure efficiently and cost-effectively, avoiding expenses for gas, tolls, and maintenance that come with owning a car. For those heading to Baguio City, the country’s Summer Capital, the journey is part of the experience.
With over 1.7 million visitors each year, Baguio draws people in for its cool climate, scenic views, strawberry and ube-infused food, and unique activities you won’t find in its neighboring provinces and cities. To make bus travel more appealing to city dwellers, Victory Liner introduced an upscale version of its buses through the First Class bus.
It features the best-in-class Volvo B8R bus coaches to make each trip faster and far more comfortable, with travel times as short as four hours and a new emphasis on enhancing the passenger experience. These buses are powered by the latest Volvo D-8 engine, renowned for its efficiency and smooth performance. First impressions from Manila to Baguio If you’ve ever ridden a bus to Baguio (or any commuter bus in the Philippines), the journey is usually simple: hop on, settle in, and wait for the hours to pass.
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