FREELANCER: Iloilo Port Convenience, Weesam Boat Ride

It’s been a while since I last boarded a Weesam Express boat.

Despite a few choices on which fastcraft to board for Iloilo City and back, the main preference would be to take the next earliest trip.

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Tuesday’s first trip from Bacolod was finer than my previous experience on board a Weesam Express fastcraft.

The smooth sailing was greatly enhanced by the ambience of the boat’s interior.

The entertainment box was also better than the past in dumping boredom associated with waiting to reach the next port.

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I remember Sir Frank Carbon of Weesam.

Sir Frank, I am now convinced. I already told my friends it’s time to rediscover, by getting on board, Weesam.

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The Iloilo Port.

It is more convenient to take a taxi ride from the Iloilo City Port compared to Bredco Port in Bacolod City.

After disembarking from a fastcraft, it is not difficult to find taxi cabs because there is an exclusive lane for those who wanted to take a ride. You just need to line up.

The same for those who are bound for the parking lot to meet waiting friends or relatives.
Also for those taking other modes of transport from the port.

The flow of passengers is orderly and smooth because passengers can simply wait for the next cab that’s also lining up to pick them up.

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I still hope the same will be done at Bredco port.

All it takes is to organize the parking arrangement like what they do in Iloilo, in such a way that the passengers need to go farther so they will not be exposed to downpour. The taxi cabs and tricycles are properly parked not in a such a way as if hey are trying to muscle each other.

The taxi rate, too, which most, if not all, drivers wanted a negotiated rate, and not use their cab’s meter.* (APT)