G Liner
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De Guia Enterprises, Inc., (G Liner) is one of the oldest city bus companies in the Philippines
. The company serves its routes along central Metro Manila
areas (along with MAC Line Inc.) and along EDSA corridor (under Marikina Auto Line Transport Corp.).
for the purpose of enganging in the business of motor vehicle in all its phases, branches and sidelines.
On October 22, 1957, De Guia Enterprises, Inc., applied for authority to operate ten additional TPU units ont its line Little Baguio-P. Miranda and was approved on February 27, 1958.
To better serve the increasing commuting public on the Crame-Quiapo line, G.Liner petitioned for authority to divert eight of its twenty eight(28) units operating on the line Little-Baguio-Quiapo via P. Guevarra. On the proposed modification of route, the eight(8) autotrucks shall pass Santolan road, P Guevarra, P. Casal, P. Concepcion, Arrocerros to Quiapo. This Petition was granted March 15, 1963.
On February 12, 1964. De Guia Enterprises, Inc., believeing it can render better public service to the people in the area affected, applied with the Public Service Commission for authority to extend its service on the line Little Baguio (San Juan City) - Barbosa (Quiapo) to the corner of Gilmore Avenue and EDSA operating the same three units already authorized as well as five reserve units.
After Martial Law, The Company suffered great setbacks due to increase in fuel cost of gasoline, without commensurate increase in fare. So the company decided to dispose gasoline fueled buses.
In 1978, the company started to purchase diesel-fueled brand new Mitsubishi buses until it reached 40 units in the year 1983. The number of units were increased in 1985 when it purchased second hand Mitsubishi Fuso buses, bringing its total 54 units.
In the line with the company's expansion. 1988 saw 10 brand new Hino
buses and 3 second hand Mitsubishi Fuso buses added to its fleet. Again in 1989, 15 brand new Nissan units were acquired through the Bus Installment Purchase Plan (BIPP 1).
To date with the latest addition of 40 aircon and 20 non-aircon buses, the company's total fleet numbers over a hundred aricon and non-aircon busses. The said units ply between Taytay/Quiapo and Cainta/Quiapo.
Going on its 54th year of operation. De Guia Enterprises, Inc., Continuous to commit itself to serving the public by providing an efficient, comfortable, and safe service to its riding public.
, G Liner announced the acquisition of Eastern Metropolitan Bus Corporation or EMBC. All city operation bus units and its franchise were taken over by the company due to the latter's focus on tourist chartered and shuttle service.
and Isuzu
buses, totalling 60 buses, as follows:
From these mentioned units, some of the bus units (UD Nissan Diesel, Mitsubishi Fuso) were still maintained for the route from Quiapo, Manila
to Taytay
and Cainta in Rizal
, while some were refleeted and transferred to their sister companies such as Marikina Auto Line Transport Corp. (MALTC) and MAC Line. Both MALTC and MAC Line uses old and new units transferred from their mother bus company, preferably ordinary buses.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The company serves its routes along central Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
areas (along with MAC Line Inc.) and along EDSA corridor (under Marikina Auto Line Transport Corp.).
Etymology
The company was named after the de Guias, whose all members of the family are said to be the founders of the company.History
On January 1, 1956, De Guia Enterprises, Inc. (G Liner) was formed by Mr. Pedro De Guia, Mrs. Segunda De Guia, Mr. Placido De Guia, Mr. Serafin De Guia and Mr. Jose Macapagal and was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
for the purpose of enganging in the business of motor vehicle in all its phases, branches and sidelines.
On October 22, 1957, De Guia Enterprises, Inc., applied for authority to operate ten additional TPU units ont its line Little Baguio-P. Miranda and was approved on February 27, 1958.
To better serve the increasing commuting public on the Crame-Quiapo line, G.Liner petitioned for authority to divert eight of its twenty eight(28) units operating on the line Little-Baguio-Quiapo via P. Guevarra. On the proposed modification of route, the eight(8) autotrucks shall pass Santolan road, P Guevarra, P. Casal, P. Concepcion, Arrocerros to Quiapo. This Petition was granted March 15, 1963.
On February 12, 1964. De Guia Enterprises, Inc., believeing it can render better public service to the people in the area affected, applied with the Public Service Commission for authority to extend its service on the line Little Baguio (San Juan City) - Barbosa (Quiapo) to the corner of Gilmore Avenue and EDSA operating the same three units already authorized as well as five reserve units.
After Martial Law, The Company suffered great setbacks due to increase in fuel cost of gasoline, without commensurate increase in fare. So the company decided to dispose gasoline fueled buses.
In 1978, the company started to purchase diesel-fueled brand new Mitsubishi buses until it reached 40 units in the year 1983. The number of units were increased in 1985 when it purchased second hand Mitsubishi Fuso buses, bringing its total 54 units.
In the line with the company's expansion. 1988 saw 10 brand new Hino
Hino
Hino can mean:A Place:*Hino, Shiga*Hino, Tokyo*Hino, Tottori*Hino District, Tottori*Lake Hino in EstoniaA Company:*Hino Motors, Ltd.A Person*Rei Hino, a character on Sailor Moon*Hikari Hino, a Japanese porn star...
buses and 3 second hand Mitsubishi Fuso buses added to its fleet. Again in 1989, 15 brand new Nissan units were acquired through the Bus Installment Purchase Plan (BIPP 1).
To date with the latest addition of 40 aircon and 20 non-aircon buses, the company's total fleet numbers over a hundred aricon and non-aircon busses. The said units ply between Taytay/Quiapo and Cainta/Quiapo.
Going on its 54th year of operation. De Guia Enterprises, Inc., Continuous to commit itself to serving the public by providing an efficient, comfortable, and safe service to its riding public.
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Last December 2009December 2009
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, G Liner announced the acquisition of Eastern Metropolitan Bus Corporation or EMBC. All city operation bus units and its franchise were taken over by the company due to the latter's focus on tourist chartered and shuttle service.
Fleet
At present, G Liner has maintained and utilized HinoHino
Hino can mean:A Place:*Hino, Shiga*Hino, Tokyo*Hino, Tottori*Hino District, Tottori*Lake Hino in EstoniaA Company:*Hino Motors, Ltd.A Person*Rei Hino, a character on Sailor Moon*Hikari Hino, a Japanese porn star...
and Isuzu
Isuzu
, is a Japanese car, commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo. In 2005, Isuzu became the world's largest manufacturer of medium to heavy duty trucks. It has assembly and manufacturing plants in the Japanese city of Fujisawa, as well as in the prefectures...
buses, totalling 60 buses, as follows:
- HinoHinoHino can mean:A Place:*Hino, Shiga*Hino, Tokyo*Hino, Tottori*Hino District, Tottori*Lake Hino in EstoniaA Company:*Hino Motors, Ltd.A Person*Rei Hino, a character on Sailor Moon*Hikari Hino, a Japanese porn star...
- AK174/AK176
- RF821
- RK1JST
- IsuzuIsuzu, is a Japanese car, commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo. In 2005, Isuzu became the world's largest manufacturer of medium to heavy duty trucks. It has assembly and manufacturing plants in the Japanese city of Fujisawa, as well as in the prefectures...
- CHR660
- FTR132
- FTR32/33
- LT132
- LT133
From these mentioned units, some of the bus units (UD Nissan Diesel, Mitsubishi Fuso) were still maintained for the route from Quiapo, Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
to Taytay
Taytay
Taytay is the name of two municipalities in the Philippines:* Taytay, Palawan* Taytay, RizalTayTay may also refer to the country pop artist Taylor Swift....
and Cainta in Rizal
Rizal
Rizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
, while some were refleeted and transferred to their sister companies such as Marikina Auto Line Transport Corp. (MALTC) and MAC Line. Both MALTC and MAC Line uses old and new units transferred from their mother bus company, preferably ordinary buses.
Bus Terminals
- TaytayTaytayTaytay is the name of two municipalities in the Philippines:* Taytay, Palawan* Taytay, RizalTayTay may also refer to the country pop artist Taylor Swift....
, RizalRizalRizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
- Quiapo via Cainta Ortigas Avenue ManilaManilaManila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
East Road - Cainta, RizaRizaA riza or oklad , sometimes called a "revetment" in English, is a metal cover protecting an icon. It is usually made of gilt or silvered metal with repoussé work and is pierced to expose elements of the underlying painting. It is sometimes enameled, filigreed, or set with artificial,...
l - Quiapo via Ortigas Avenue Magsaysay Boulevard University Belt (Recto) - MontalbanMontalbánMontalbán is a town and municipality in Spain with a population of 1,538, an area of 82 km² and a density of 18.75, located in Teruel province, in the autonomous community of Aragón. It is the historical and cultural capital of the Cuencas Mineras Aragonese comarca.The Sierra de San Just rises...
(Rodriguez) RizalRizalRizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
- Baclaran via Commonwealth Avenue/Aurora Boulevard, EDSA
Subsidiaries
- Marikina Auto Line Transport Corp. (MALTC)
- Baclaran - San MateoSan MateoSan Mateo, Spanish for Saint Matthew, is the name of several places:*San Mateo , Spain- Canary Islands :* Vega de San Mateo, Las Palmas, a municipality on the island of Gran Canaria in the province of Las Palmas- Costa Rica :...
, RizalRizalRizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
via EDSA Ayala AvenueAyala AvenueAyala Avenue is an avenue in Makati City in the Philippines. It is one of the busiest thoroughfares in Metro Manila, crossing through the heart of Makati's central business district. Because of the many businesses located on the avenue, Ayala Avenue is aptly nicknamed the Wall Street of the...
, LRT Leveriza, Batasan Road Commonwealth Avenue and Vice Versa - Baclaran - MontalbanMontalbánMontalbán is a town and municipality in Spain with a population of 1,538, an area of 82 km² and a density of 18.75, located in Teruel province, in the autonomous community of Aragón. It is the historical and cultural capital of the Cuencas Mineras Aragonese comarca.The Sierra de San Just rises...
(Rodriguez), RizalRizalRizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
via EDSA, Ayala AvenueAyala AvenueAyala Avenue is an avenue in Makati City in the Philippines. It is one of the busiest thoroughfares in Metro Manila, crossing through the heart of Makati's central business district. Because of the many businesses located on the avenue, Ayala Avenue is aptly nicknamed the Wall Street of the...
, LRT Leveriza San MateoSan MateoSan Mateo, Spanish for Saint Matthew, is the name of several places:*San Mateo , Spain- Canary Islands :* Vega de San Mateo, Las Palmas, a municipality on the island of Gran Canaria in the province of Las Palmas- Costa Rica :...
Aurora Boulevard Marcos Highway and Vice Versa - Baclaran - Navotas, via EDSA, Ayala AvenueAyala AvenueAyala Avenue is an avenue in Makati City in the Philippines. It is one of the busiest thoroughfares in Metro Manila, crossing through the heart of Makati's central business district. Because of the many businesses located on the avenue, Ayala Avenue is aptly nicknamed the Wall Street of the...
, LRT Leveriza and Vice Versa
- Baclaran - San Mateo
- MAC Line Inc.
- MontalbanMontalbánMontalbán is a town and municipality in Spain with a population of 1,538, an area of 82 km² and a density of 18.75, located in Teruel province, in the autonomous community of Aragón. It is the historical and cultural capital of the Cuencas Mineras Aragonese comarca.The Sierra de San Just rises...
(Rodriguez), RizalRizalRizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
- Divisoria, ManilaManilaManila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
via San MateoSan MateoSan Mateo, Spanish for Saint Matthew, is the name of several places:*San Mateo , Spain- Canary Islands :* Vega de San Mateo, Las Palmas, a municipality on the island of Gran Canaria in the province of Las Palmas- Costa Rica :...
Cubao Aurora Boulevard Magsaysay Boulevard
- Montalban