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Manila. Sometimes, it takes time before buses arrive. Traffic is heavy and the movement is slow," the President said in his remarks delivered at the Valenzuela Gateway Complex.

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Marcos, joined by First Lady Liza Marcos and their son Joseph Simon, arrived at the launch aboard one of the new buses.

The new fleet of 20 electric Love Buses will provide persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens with free rides at all times.

Other commuters may ride for free during peak hours from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Marcos said he also plans to grant a 50 percent discount to students.

Each bus operates from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can accommodate 20 seated passengers, 10 standing passengers and four wheelchairs. Units are equipped with ramps and accessibility features for PWDs.

The initial rollout designates five buses each for three routes: Valenzuela Gate Complex Terminal-DSWD, Batasan Hills Loop and VGC Terminal-Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange. It is expected to benefit around 600 passengers per route.

All rides will be free for commuters this month. To register, passengers must download the Love Bus mobile app, now available on Android and soon on the Apple App Store.