Annil re-establishes foothold in Davao as modernized citybus On February 16, 2020

By jaiamsarabillo



Annil A1001 Volvo B8R In Calinan, Davao City
Photo By: Jaiam Sarabillo/ PBPA
Annil's daily services has commence at its terminals at Bangkerohan and Calinan public market On February 16, 2020. Annil utilize its brand-new fleet of Volvo B8R city buses, equipped with modern features such as CCTV, electronic air suspension, anti-lock braking system, Euro 5 emission standard, PWD access, and kneeling capability, GPS, and WiFi, alongside its existing Yutong ZK6858 fleet to provide exceptional transport service to commuters around Davao.


Annil 007 | A1001 | A1002
Photo By: Jaiam Sarabillo/ PBPA
The company is the first Davao city bus operator to equip its units with Beep, a cashless fare payment system prevalent in Metro Manila railways and premium buses, as part of its modernization.



Annil Volvo B8R Interior Shots
Photo By: Jaiam Sarabillo/ PBPA

This incarnation of Annil is operated by Davao Metro Shuttle Corporation, a well-known bus among Davaoeños and serving routes from Davao City to numerous towns and cities of Davao Region as well as in Eastern Visayas.

Annil A1002 Volvo B8R
Photo By: Jaiam Sarabillo/ PBPA

Annil | A1001 | A1002 | 007 | 006 Rear Shot
Photo By: Jaiam Sarabillo/ PBPA





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