Legazpi Grand Central Terminal
Legazpi Grand Central Terminal | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Legazpi, Albay |
| Coordinates | 13°08′40″N 123°44′42″E / 13.1445°N 123.7451°E |
| Operated by | LKY Group[1] City Government of Legazpi |
| Bus stands | 30 |
| Bus operators | Various
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| Connections | LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub (Jeepney and UV Express terminal)  Capantawan |
| Construction | |
| Accessible |  Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | July 9, 2009 |
The Legazpi Grand Central Terminal is a bus terminus in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines.
History
[edit]Legazpi Grand Central Terminal was opened on July 9, 2009. The terminal is operated through a public–private partnership between the city government and LKY Group, a local land developer. The terminal can accommodate to over 30 buses, and also has restaurants and shops.[2][3][4] The development of the terminal along with the adjacent mall cost around ₱300 million (US$6 million).[5]
Location
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Legazpi Grand Central Terminal is in the Legazpi Port District. It covers an area of about 3.9 hectares.[5]. The terminal is near the Port of Legazpi, Pacific Mall, Yashano Mall, SM City Legazpi and the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation.[6][7][8]
Connections
[edit]The terminal is connected with a jeepney and UV Express terminal called the LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub.[2][9] It serves passengers from the terminal to small towns near Legazpi City, including a jeep that will serve as a direct service to the Mayon Volcano. Like the Legazpi Grand Central Terminal, it also houses restaurants and shops.
The terminal is also a short walk away to the PNR Bicol Commuter station of Capantawan.
Ticketing offices
[edit]The terminal houses ticketing offices for its tenant bus companies. Those bus companies who do not have ticketing offices inside the terminal may sell tickets inside the bus.
Direct routes
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The terminal has direct access to Manila, as well as nearer Sorsogon City, Bulan, Iriga, and Naga City.
References
[edit]- ^ "Legazpi Grand Terminal | LKY Group". lkygroup.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ a b "Legazpi Grand Terminal | LKY Group". lkygroup.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Points of interest nearby LKY Metro Transport and Lifestyle Hub, Legazpi City, Philippines". nearbyph.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Byahero. "Byahero". byaheroph.blogspot.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ a b Inquirer, Philippine Daily. "Legazpi City celebrates Galing Pook, other awards". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Local Transport Legazpi". Jeepney Guide. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "SM City Legazpi to rise next year | Bicol Mail". www.bicolmail.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "SM City mall to rise in Legazpi next year". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Lagalag. "Legazpi City's Jeepney & UV Express Terminals". Retrieved November 16, 2016.