Modernization Plan for utility vehicles (PUVMP)
Ministry of Transport (DOTr)
As the agency, with the help of Isuzu Philippines, it has now become a reality.
Yesterday, June 18, Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturers officially handed over 15 modern jeeps for the Senate employee Transport Services Cooperative (SETSCO).
SETSCO is the pilot operator of PUVMP as its fleet is the first to fully comply with DOTr standards.
This means that it has more environment than just
Friendly Euro 4 engine, which also has an entrance/exit entrance to the sidewalk on the right side, provides temporary seating for the disabled and uses the tap card payment system, that way the driver will not be bothered by the charge of the fare and the transfer of change.
According to DOTr, a total of 35 units will be handed over to SETSCO to serve Star City
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
To the balanak integrated terminal exchange (PITX)
The route to stop at the International Conference Center in the Philippines (PICC)
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)-
Asian Senate and SM Mall (MOA)complex.
As for the units handed over, the units are based on the QKR77 platform of Isuzu, and the body is designed and manufactured by Almazora Motors Corp.
According to the level 2 PUV standard set by DOTr, SETSCO modern Jeep is equipped with air-
Conditioning, there's a side-
Facing the seat configuration like the traditional jeepney.
Unlike traditional jeepney, however, modern jeepney is able to accommodate passengers who would rather stand in the car than sit on the side --facing, bench-type seat.
Other features of SETSCO modern jeepney are led TV Display
Time information and updates-can also be used as digital advertising posters to supplement the income of drivers and operators, LED electronic signs for vehicle route information, fire extinguishers, CCTV, dashcam and back --up cameras.
Modern Jeeps also have a three-year or 150,000 km warranty on the cab and chassis, whichever comes first, and a separate warranty on the body, air conditioning and accessories-options not available for old jeeps.
According to IPC, the price of the second-level configuration of Isuzu and amazola on modern jeepney is close to the PHP2 million mark.
As for fares, although neither DOTr nor SETSCO mentioned, sources from the Land Transport franchise and Regulatory Commission (LTFRB)
Shared with selected media members including carmudi philippines, the minimum fare for the first four kilometers is PHP10, with an extra charge of PHP2, 20-per kilometer-
Percentage discount given to students.
Old and disabled.
"For the PUV modernization project of the Philippine government and the active participation of Isuzu Philippine company in this timely project, this is indeed a landmark event.
Productive cooperation between IPC and complete Filipinos
Almazora motor company ensures that our passengers are only traveling around the world
Hajime Koso, president of IPC, said: "A class of utility vehicles that also carefully consider the safety, comfort and needs of passengers in specific areas . ".
"The official turnover of the honorary body in the Philippine Senate today only means that we not only start the PUVMP project in the right way, but also in the best possible way, because our modern Jeep will provide security and convenience, he added: "provide reliable and comfortable transportation services to people who provide public services. ".
DOTr officially launched the PUV modernization pilot project with the Senate Transportation Co-op, which first appeared in Carmudi in the Philippines.