By:
Daphne Galvez - 09:44 PM January 18, 2019
MANILA, Philippines —
Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) electric vehicle subsidiary eSakay has
launched a fleet of electric jeepneys (e-jeepneys) for the Makati-Mandaluyong
route, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Friday.
In a Facebook post, the
DOTr said eSakay would be deploying 15 units of e-jeepneys to ply the Buendia
MRT Station – Mandaluyong City Hall route via Jupiter Street, with fares
ranging from P9 to P15.
“These environment-friendly e-Jeeps are
compliant with euro-4 emission standards and PUVMP (PUV Modernization Program)
specifications. They run on electricity and are emission-free,” the DOTr said
in a statement.
IN PHOTOS: In line with
the government's PUV Modernization Program and through the eSakay private
sector partnership, 15…
The DOTr added that
each vehicle is compliant with the government’s PUVMP, featuring a side
entrance, Automated Fare Collection System, GPS tracking system, and CCTV
cameras.
The
“environment-friendly” e-jeepneys also feature priority seats for senior
citizens, and persons with disabilities. These are also equipped with Wi-Fi and
USB ports “for passenger convenience and comfort.”
The eSakay Inc. is a
registered subsidiary of Meralco which supports the government’s initiative to
provide a safer, more sustainable and environmentally-friendly transportation
system to the public.
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