eSakay, Meralco’s electric vehicle subsidiary, will soon have its electric jeepneys ply one of Metro Manila’s busiest commuting routes between Makati and Mandaluyong. On January 18, eSakay will inaugurate e-Jeeps, which will operate from Buendia MRT to Mandaluyong City Hall via Jupiter Street.
The formation of eSakay is Meralco’s response to the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) 2017 Public Utility Vehicles Modernization Program (PUVMP). Meralco also partnered with the city governments of Makati and Mandaluyong, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to push the inauguration of the new electric vehicles.
eSakay’s e-Jeeps are 100 percent electric and compliant with the PUV modernization. The electric vehicles feature side entrance and on-board Wi-Fi. The new jeepneys also employs an Automated Fare Collection System, Web and app-based GPS tracking system, and CCTV cameras.
The eSakay PUVs also prioritize senior citizens and PWD for its seats. These are even equipped with accessories such as USB ports where passengers can charge their phones while on travel.
Present during the launch are DOTR Secretary Atty. Arthur Tugade, LTFRB Chairman Atty. Martin Delgra III, DOE Secretary Mr. Alfonso Cusi. Makati City Mayor Hon. Mar-len Abigail Binay and Mandaluyong City Mayor Hon. Carmelita Abalos will also grace the inauguration.
They will join Meralco Chairman Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan, eSakay Director Mr. Oscar S. Reyes, DBP President and CEO Ms. Cecilia Borromeo, and EVAP President Mr. Ferdiannd Raquelsantos in witnessing the launch program.
