Inocencio Aniceto Transportation, also known as St. Joseph, is a bus transportation company in the Philippines. It is owned by the Aniceto Family of Vigan, a native of Ilocos Sur.[citation needed] It operates between Metro Manila and the Ilocos Region.
History
The company was founded by Inocencio Aniceto, a native of Ilocos Sur.[citation needed] The Aniceto family also owns and operates the Aniceto Mansion Hotel in Vigan.
The company has grown into one of the most popular transit services in Manila, alongside Philippine Rabbit and the now-defunct Maura Transit. During the 1980s, the company operated one of the most modern fleets in the country. In 1982, it became the first bus company in the Philippines to deploy MAN Royal Commuter Service buses, distributed by Delta Motors Corporation.
During the 1990s, the company faced financial difficulties and sold off most of its buses, including the newly acquired Mercedes-Benz units and two Autobus Transport Systems. To recover from its losses, the company was forced to liquidate many of its assets. Dr. Rodolfo Aniceto and his wife played a pivotal role in restoring the company. They were instrumental in rebuilding the fleet and re-establishing the company's services. They also acquired a new fleet of surplus buses from Japan; which included Isuzu Super Cruisers, Hino S'elegas, Hino Blue Ribbons, and a Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen. The company then returned to some of its old transit routes.
In 2010, the Aniceto Bus Line acquired the "Wheels of Fortune Transport" tourist bus company. This became the "Aniceto Travel Services" to cater to the company's ever-growing charter service.
In late October 2011, the company started servicing the Baguio-Vigan route for the first time.
In 2017, the company introduced a fleet of newly acquired King Long buses to enhance their services.
Fleet
Fuso Aero Bus
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