Pasig’s 5 new e-buses to run starting Monday
Pasig’s 5 new e-buses to run starting Monday

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E-Mobility Revolution Pasig's 5 New E-Buses Hit the Roads on Monday
Pasig City is taking a significant step towards a more sustainable and effi[4D[K
efficient public transportation system with the introduction of five new el[2D[K
electric minibuses. Starting April 6, these eco-friendly vehicles will begi[4D[K
begin operating under the city government's Libreng Sakay (free ride) progr[5D[K
program.
The addition of these e-buses to Pasig's transportation network is timely, [K
considering the rising oil prices that have been affecting commuters. Mayor[5D[K
Mayor Vico Sotto announced that each unit was procured for a reasonable P3,[3D[K
P3,989,600, making them an affordable and practical solution for the city's[6D[K
city's transportation woes.
The electric minibuses will be used by Pasig Transport for Libreng Sakay, w[1D[K
with four initial routes operational from Monday to Friday, except holidays[8D[K
holidays. The routes will connect key areas such as SPED, Temporary Pasig C[1D[K
City Hall, Ligaya in Santolan, One San Miguel Avenue in San Antonio, and Na[2D[K
Nagpayong in Pinagbuhatan.
The introduction of these e-buses marks a significant milestone for Pasig i[1D[K
in its efforts to improve public transportation efficiency. By piloting und[3D[K
underserved and potential PUV routes, the city aims to determine whether th[2D[K
the routes are feasible and whether there is enough passenger demand.
The limited operating schedule of 530 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6[2D[K
630 p.m. for Routes 2, 3, and 4 is designed to avoid affecting PUVs that c[1D[K
continue to operate despite the continued rise in oil prices, while still p[1D[K
providing relief to commuters who may struggle to find rides.
As Pasig takes this step towards a more sustainable transportation system, [K
it is clear that the city is committed to finding innovative solutions to t[1D[K
the challenges faced by its citizens. The introduction of these e-buses is [K
a significant step forward and sets an example for other cities to follow.
Key Takeaways
Pasig City introduces five new electric minibuses as part of its Libreng [K
Sakay program.
The e-buses will operate on four initial routes, connecting key areas acr[3D[K
across the city.
The introduction of these e-buses aims to improve public transportation e[1D[K
efficiency and provide relief to commuters.
The limited operating schedule is designed to avoid affecting PUVs that c[1D[K
continue to operate despite rising oil prices.
As we move forward into a more sustainable future, it is clear that Pasig C[1D[K
City is committed to finding innovative solutions to the challenges faced b[1D[K
by its citizens. This step towards e-mobility is an important milestone in [K
the city's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and provide a better qual[4D[K
quality of life for its residents.