KIA to shuttle fans to PBA opening at PH Arena for free

MANILA, Philippines — KIA has tied up with JAM Liner to offer 10,000 fans free bus ride to and from the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan for the opening of the PBA’s 40th season on Sunday, October 19.

Up to 200 buses will be on standby on the said date. “Libreng Sakay” stubs will be distributed on October 16 and 17, 2014 at the Cubao and Buendia JAM Liner bus terminals at the following times:

October 16: Cubao – 1:00PM to 4:00PM
October 17: Buendia – 8:00AM to 12:00PM

Libreng Sakay stubs will be made available only to ticket holders of the PBA’s opening games on October 19, 2014. Fans will need to present their PBA ticket to avail of one (1) Libreng Sakay stub.

The PBA has confirmed 80% ticket sales, which means at least about 35,000 fans are set to fill up the 55,000-capacity venue.

Opening day’s double header will feature expansion teams KIA Sorento debuting against each other at 3 PM, while Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Talk ‘N Text lock horns at 5:15 PM. –  Rappler.com

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