Camp John Hay in Baguio City will launch a six-month trial of its electric vehicle (EV) shuttle service, the "John Hay Loop," starting July 15, offering free rides to visitors.
The pilot run will initially feature three EVs operating on pre-determined routes and schedules.
This initiative is a collaboration between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), John Hay Management Corp., South Korea-based DeviceDesign Co. Ltd., and Cordillera Basic Sector Transport Cooperative (CBSTC).
The BCDA aims to demonstrate its commitment to addressing urban issues and environmental protection in Baguio City through this project.
DeviceDesign and CBSTC will gather data on commuter experience and operational efficiency to provide recommendations for the service's future.
CBSTC believes an effective public transportation system can stimulate economic growth, a vision shared with the BCDA.
The BCDA assumed full control of Camp John Hay earlier this year after a court ruling dismissed the Camp John Hay Development Corp.'s appeal.
Following its takeover, the BCDA has secured P1 billion in investments and plans to offer 70 hectares of land for private sector development, with a goal of reaching P10 billion in investments.
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