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:By Verdelle De Vera (CIO, Sunday Punch)
:By Aerol John Pateña (PNA)


:BALON DAGUPAN NEWS
MANILA -- Ridesharing firm Grab Philippines will be rolling out its premium tricycle services nationwide through its partnership with AutoItalia Philippines which is the local distributor of three-wheeled Piaggio Ape vehicles.


THE 11th Philippine Conference on Research in Corporate Social Responsibility, sponsored by the  Benita & Catalino Yap Foundation (BCYF), in cooperation with the Association of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities – Region I (APSCU-RI) and the University of Luzon (UL),  was held on October 26 at CSI Stadia.
In a statement Monday, Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu said their GrabTrike Premium service is an upgrade to GrabTrike and will serve as an additional transportation mode for short-distance commuting.


With the theme: “Promoting CSR in Educational Institutions through Relevant Research”, the regionalized national conference aimed to encourage greater participation and involvement of schools on research in CSR for them to be able to contribute in community empowerment and transformative development.
“Transport modernization has always been in Grab’s core. Our goal is to provide a full spectrum of transportation solutions with localized and modernized services for everyday needs, no matter what vehicle they prefer or how short their journey is,” Cu said.


The conference recognized and highlighted the functional roles of schools and higher education institutions, business organizations and other stakeholders in empowering communities for their growth and transformation.
“Through our combined efforts with AutoItalia Philippines, we hope to work with LGUs (local government units) to improve short-distance commute in more cities in the Philippines while improving driver welfare and passenger experience,” he added.


Attended by members, researchers and student-researchers from different schools and universities in the region, the conference consisted of plenary sessions and numerous research presentations of relevant studies as part of an exchange of knowledge and best practices among schools in the Ilocos and Cordillera regions.
The municipality of Binalonan in Pangasinan province will be the first local government in the country to adopt the premium tricycle services with 24 Piaggo Ape units.


Education stakeholders such as the Regional Development Council for Region I, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) were also represented.
Around 2,000 Euro-4 compliant Piaggo Ape vehicles will be deployed in the country, according to the ride-hailing firm.


The event also showcased an array of educational books from different publishers through a book exhibit.
Grab and AutoItalia Philippines will be coordinating with LGUs, which has jurisdiction over the franchises of tricycles, to adopt the use of Piaggio Apé units either by increasing the number of franchises or by using them as a replacement option for older tricycles.


Corollary to this, Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, in her message, said that Dagupan continues to progress through the collaborative efforts of Unliserbisyo government initiatives and corporate social responsibility practices.
The fare scheme for GrabTrike Premium will depend on the rates approved by LGUs on top of a PHP10 booking fee which will go directly to the driver.


“I couldn’t not imagine what an entire community, an entire nation learned and inspired by the stories and achievements of CSR programs could do for our country,” added Fernandez.
With its low acquisition cost, Piaggo Ape is envisioned to facilitate the modernization of the country’s transportation sector particularly in marginalized areas without access to bigger modes of transport.
 
Driver partners will be able to receive smartphones pre-loaded with the Grab app, free Grab merchandise, and additional income from booking fees.
 
Passengers can also look forward to the GrabTrike Premium Ape vehicles as it provides safety and convenience through its integration into the Grab app.

Latest revision as of 03:31, 21 November 2018

By Aerol John Pateña (PNA)

MANILA -- Ridesharing firm Grab Philippines will be rolling out its premium tricycle services nationwide through its partnership with AutoItalia Philippines which is the local distributor of three-wheeled Piaggio Ape vehicles.

In a statement Monday, Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu said their GrabTrike Premium service is an upgrade to GrabTrike and will serve as an additional transportation mode for short-distance commuting.

“Transport modernization has always been in Grab’s core. Our goal is to provide a full spectrum of transportation solutions with localized and modernized services for everyday needs, no matter what vehicle they prefer or how short their journey is,” Cu said.

“Through our combined efforts with AutoItalia Philippines, we hope to work with LGUs (local government units) to improve short-distance commute in more cities in the Philippines while improving driver welfare and passenger experience,” he added.

The municipality of Binalonan in Pangasinan province will be the first local government in the country to adopt the premium tricycle services with 24 Piaggo Ape units.

Around 2,000 Euro-4 compliant Piaggo Ape vehicles will be deployed in the country, according to the ride-hailing firm.

Grab and AutoItalia Philippines will be coordinating with LGUs, which has jurisdiction over the franchises of tricycles, to adopt the use of Piaggio Apé units either by increasing the number of franchises or by using them as a replacement option for older tricycles.

The fare scheme for GrabTrike Premium will depend on the rates approved by LGUs on top of a PHP10 booking fee which will go directly to the driver.

With its low acquisition cost, Piaggo Ape is envisioned to facilitate the modernization of the country’s transportation sector particularly in marginalized areas without access to bigger modes of transport.

Driver partners will be able to receive smartphones pre-loaded with the Grab app, free Grab merchandise, and additional income from booking fees.

Passengers can also look forward to the GrabTrike Premium Ape vehicles as it provides safety and convenience through its integration into the Grab app.

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