Hello there 1 PISO FARE readers, there is a new Bus Shuttle Service to NAIA via Makati and Roxas Boulevard. The said bus company is called the UBE Express.
The Ube Express now has 6 new buses that plies a 20 minute interval from the Ninoy International Airport Terminals to its designated pick up points and vice versa. By the middle of the year, the number of these buses is expected to reach 42 units.
The shuttle buses are state of the art vehicles. They are equipped with WIFI, Security Cameras, and GPS.
Right now, the 6 buses has a capacity of 45 Passengers.
Air 21 will be the one to operate the Ube Expresss.
Ube Express: the new NAIA Bus Shuttle Service
Photo Credit: CNN Philippines
By May 2016, the Premium Bus units are expected to arrive and it will have its own Bus Stewards or Attendants to help passengers ala Cabin Crew. These buses will also feature comfortable reclining chairs.
These Premium Buses can only carry 24 Passengers allowing more space for your bulky baggage and pasalubong!!!
For now, these are the Pick up points for the 24-Hour Airport Service
Roxas Boulevard Pick Up Points:
- Midas Hotel
- Hotel Jen
- Manila Hotel
- SM Mall of Asia
- Entertainment City (formerly Bagong Nayong Pilipino)
Makati Pick Up Point:
- Glorietta 4 and 5,
- Ascott Hotel in Glorietta 4
These Buses cant ake you at all NAIA terminals from Terminal 1 ( mostly for for International Passengers, Terminal 2( mostly for Philippine Airlines’ Passengers, Terminal 3 ( for Cebu Pacific Passengers and some international carriers) and Terminal 4 ( formerly the old Domestic Airport now being used for Air Asia Zest, Skyjet, Tiger Air and others)
Ube Express: Ticket Price for the NAIA Shuttle Bus Service
There are some advantages when you use the services of the Ube express. For one, you need not wait for long lines at the taxi stand inside the NAIA terminals. Second, they are more sure than riding other modes of transport during the wee hours of the evening.
Their pick up points are well secured especially those in hotels and malls.
Regular schedule of pick ups to the airport means less chances of getting late on your flight.
Booking agents will be assigned in NAIA terminals and in the assigned bus stops. Online reservations will also be implemented in the future.
Well just like in most cases, with Premium Service and Comfort comes with a great price. Yes, the Ticket Price for this NAIA Shuttle Bus Service is 300 Pesos Per Passenger!!!
Yes, ticket price is 300 Pesos.
Update November 2016:
NEW ROUTES and STOPS now available, see this UPDATED post about the UBE Express Bus schedules and routes.
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Angela says
Its good to hear that idea..hope..they can more pick some other place in metro Manila like Quezon city and more..and I hope the price ticket its affordable and fix price.
ed says
overpriced!!
jay says
too expensive, it’s almost thesame as my fare from manila to baguio! noway! greedy!
Dan N says
Your article only indicated pick-up points.
Hope you also provide drop-off services.
I believe the price is reasonable at P300 with the given pick-up/ drop-off points. I travel regularly and use a car rental since it gives me a feeling of security. I tried the airport taxi only once and it was not a good experience.
Car rental drop off rates range from P695-1,100 for Diamond or Sofitel and P1,150-1,900 for Crowne Plaza or EDSA Shang.
I know you can devise a system that will include prime locations in the Pasay, Makati, and Ortigas Center area (malls and hotels). Please consider this in your review or conduct a test run.
Online booking is a welcome idea.
Hope this project succeeds. Good luck!
Vic says
The buses should also make stops at or near MRT/LRT stations. like the Ayala and EDSA/Taft station.
Nicca mapaye says
Are these buses available only for the passengers?…will there be accomodations for those na susundo o maghahatid, khit 1 person lng?…