The document summarizes a study on the provincial bus service industry in the Philippines. It includes the objective to understand the industry from the perspective of bus operators, identify key success factors, and provide recommendations. The methodology involved interviews, surveys, and secondary sources. The study examined the industry framework including social, political, technological, and economic factors. It also analyzed the logic and competitiveness of the industry, and provided observations on issues like a lack of long-term planning, franchise transparency, and skills shortages. Recommendations focused on developing long-term transportation plans, enforcing laws, expanding infrastructure, and increasing driver training.

1. Study of Provincial Bus Service Industry
Connecting Philippines…..
Deepak Kumar Mitra
AIM Manila

2. Objective of the study.
Methodology used.
Industry framework and key success factors.
Logic of the industry.
Conclusion and recommendation.
Flow of presentation

3. Objective of the study.
Methodology used.
Industry framework and key success factors.
Logic of the industry.
Conclusion and recommendation.
Flow of presentation

4.  Understanding of the provincial bus industry from
the perspective of a provincial bus operator.
 key success factors.
 Recommendations.
Objective of the study

5. Objective of the study.
Methodology used.
Industry framework and key success factors.
Logic of the industry.
Conclusion and recommendation.
Flow of presentation

6. Tools used:
1.In-depth interview
2.Structured questionnaires
3.focus-group discussion
4.Various Secondary sources
Sources:
-LTFRB
-PBOAP
- Key Bus Operators (North and South Bound)
-Commuters
Methodology of study

7. Objective of the study.
Methodology used.
Industry framework and key success factors.
Logic of the industry.
Conclusion and recommendation.
Flow of presentation

8. Industry Framework
Social
Political
Technology
Economic

9. Industry Framework….. Continue

10. Key Success factors

11. Objective of the study.
Methodology used.
Industry framework and key success factors.
Logic of the Industry.
Conclusion and recommendation.
Flow of the presentation

12. Logic of the industry

13. Objective of the study.
Methodology used.
Industry framework and key success factors.
Industrial Competitiveness.
Conclusion and recommendation.
Flow of presentation

14. 1.Lack of long-term government plans .
2.No transparency on franchise issuance.
3.Existence of “Colorum” (Illegal buses).
4.Unavailability of Compressed Natural Gas infrastructure.
5.Shortage of skilled drivers.
6.Majority of the bus operators are family owned.
Team Observations about the industry

15. 1.Develop Long term plan for transportation. (DOTC)
2.Implementation transparency on franchise issuance-( LTFRB)
3.Enforce and implement law’s to manage the Colorum. (LTO / LTFRB)
4.Invest on CNG infrastructure. (Government)
5. Vocational training for drivers through regular courses. (DOTC / LTO)
6.Develop succession plan for smooth hand over. (Bus operator)
Team Recommendation on Industry growth

16. Thank you
Forum Open for discussion

17. Analysis of Consumer Preference

18. Analysis of Consumer Preference….. Continue