Unified ticketing system mulled
BORACAY – The provincial government of Aklan is eyeing a unified ticketing system in Boracay to provide a system that is convenient for tourists when they purchase tickets at the Caticlan Jetty Port.
Gov. Carlito Marquez said there will only be one ticket that covers all payments such as the environmental fee boat fare and other charges.
"Through a unified ticketing system, tourists can now experience convenience in their Boracay visit which also aims to reduce the costs of fees and charges as we also consider their safety," Marquez said.
The unified ticketing system was proposed after the Malay municipal government disobeyed the appeal of the provincial government to temporarily cancel the charging of controversial environmental fee for tourists.
This came also after the Malay local government failed to remit the share of the provincial government from the collection due to lack of a formal agreement.
"I will still give them one month extension to formalize the agreement so that we will have a basis for our plan in creating a unified ticketing system for Boracay," Marquez said. www.aklanon.org