Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), operator of Light Rail Transit line 1 (LRT-1), through a partnership with mobile as a service firm Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines, has started the pilot implementation of a shuttle service for rail passengers.
GET operates the integrated passenger and fleet management system for the LRT-1 passengers’ shuttle service, which features the Community Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) minibuses.
For the pilot implementation, the shuttle service will be between LRT-1 EDSA station and the Manila Bay Aseana area, with designated loading and unloading points along Macapagal boulevard until Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange.
For the second phase, the route will extend from LRT-1 EDSA station to the Makati central business district.
“At LRMC, we are always on the lookout on how we can better serve our passengers and make their commute more convenient. LRT-1 passengers will also get to enjoy the first end-to-end emissions-free transport system in the Philippines as both LRT-1 and COMET help in reducing carbon footprint,” Juan Alfonso, LRMC president and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
LRMC has committed to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, and part of this is adopting the use of digital management systems and promoting zero-emission transport solutions.
The company said LRT-1 passengers can experience more seamless, comfortable and convenient transport feeder service to and from select LRT-1 stations by signing up to become members of the LRT-1 Riders Club on the GETPASS App available for download from Google Play and App Store.
Membership passes for the LRT-1 Riders Club come in the following amounts and validity of unlimited rides: Bronze-P50 for one day pass, Silver-P150 for one week pass and Gold-P500 for one month pass.
The membership pass also provides access to ride the COMET buses in other routes within the GET Philippines network.
As a promotional offer, LRT-1 Riders Club members can avail of free unlimited rides on the COMET electric bus through the GETPASS App starting March 30 until April 17, 2022.
COMET electric buses operate from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, excluding holidays.
COMET electric minibuses are air-conditioned, fully electric and zero-emission, with a capacity of 30 passengers and travel range of over 100 kilometers on a single full charge.
These are also equipped with on-board cameras, media system, display monitors, internet connectivity as well as wheelchair slot and retractable electric ramp for persons with disabilities.
