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= MARIA DE LEON TRANS. INC. =


 * Maria De Leon Trans. Inc. is a very well known bus company in the Philippines serving in Ilocos Norte province. With its vibrant red, yellow, orange, and white colors, Maria De Leon buses also comes with a vivid lion livery(in some of their fleets) which is attractive to the crowd of commuters.Maria De Leon Buses uses different and unique liveries unlike other bus companies.This provincial bus also recognized as ″The Fastest Woman of The Road″.
 * Maria De Leon is also known by its highly maintenance of its fleets and good service. That's why many commuters choose and trust Maria De Leon for fast,accurate,safe and comfortable travels for more than 75 years in service!

History

 * Maria De Leon bus was founded and started since 1938 by the late matriarch Maria De Leon- Dimaya(the owner) who was a woman with a vision.Actually,the name of the bus came from name of the owner/operator. The founder was born on February 2,1914 and died on the month of November year 2002.She was only 24 years old when she started to brought 2 buses for her business.These 2 buses expanded very successful through her determination.
 * At present,Ellias Dimaya(son of Maria) and Vicky Dimaya(daughter of Maria) are now the official owner of the bus company.
 * The bus operation connects the National Capital Region and Ilocos Region.Maria De Leon specifically bounds from Laoag City and other Municipalities in Ilocos Region to Manila and the other way around.

Fleets

 * In the year 1980,they brought a MAN SR280 which is the most advanced coach in the said year.
 * In August 19,1989,Manila Chronicle featured Maria De Leon bus for they deliver Mercedes Benz Trucks most(OH 1625).They had more or less 60 good condition buses in the year of 2009.
 * They first introduced Nissan Diesel SR Exfoh Hi-Deck (PF6T)which was a super deluxe unit(fleet number 9) with a Lion's claw livery.
 * In the 3rd quarter of the year 2013,they halt to run their ordinary buses for the rivals have no longer ordinary units as well as to satisfy the wants of passengers.
 * Some of their buses are locally made from Nissan Diesel Philippines Corporation(NDPC) and Del Monte Motors with the chassis of Mercedes benz and Nissan Diesel.Others,which are state-of-the-art buses were delivered from China like,Higer and Yutong,even Daewoo from Korea had Maria De Leon before.
 * Maria De Leon Trans. Inc. is still roaring despite of its major rivals and more units are yet to come.

Locations

 * Manila Terminal-Located at 1449 Dapitan Corner Gelinos Streets, City of Manila
 * Sampaloc, Manila,just behind the University of Sto Tomas campus.
 * Telephone Numbers: (+632) 731 4907)


 * Laoag Terminal-Located at Brgy. 8,Topaz St. San Vicente,Laoag City
 * Just behind the Laoag City Hall.
 * Telephone Numbers: (+63 77) 772-0615)