Rural Transit Mindanao Inc.

Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC) is one of the Philippines’ largest and most established transportation groups, serving passengers across the Visayas and Mindanao. Founded in 1968 by Ricardo B. Yanson Sr. and Olivia Villaflores Yanson, the family-owned company began with a single 14-seater jeepney operating under the Ceres Liner name. Over the decades, YGBC expanded into a network of respected buses and transport brands, including Vallacar Transit, Ceres Transport, Bachelor Express, Mindanao Star Bus, Rural Transit, Southern Star, Goldstar Transit, and Ceres Tours. The group provides dependable public transportation, inter-island connectivity, and mobility solutions that support communities, commerce, tourism, and regional growth. Through its strong commitment to service, safety, accessibility, and operational excellence, YGBC helps Filipino commuters reach their destinations while contributing to economic activity and improved transportation throughout the regions it serves daily.