BCDA to launch free electric shuttle service in Camp John Hay on July 15

The BCDA will launch a free electric shuttle service, called the 'John Hay Loop,' on July 15 as a six-month trial, aiming to improve accessibility, reduce traffic congestion, and promote eco-friendly transport within Camp John Hay.

The pilot program will initially use three electric vehicles, looping around designated stations with fixed schedules.

The initiative is a collaboration between the BCDA, its subsidiary John Hay Management Corp., South Korea's DeviceDesign Co. Ltd., and the Cordillera Basic Sector Transport Cooperative (CBSTC).

BCDA CEO Joshua Bingcang emphasized the project's goals to address urban challenges and preserve the environment, highlighting the BCDA's commitment to Baguio City and the community.

The e-shuttles are equipped to handle Baguio's rugged terrain, making them suitable for other areas in the Cordillera, as noted by CBSTC CEO Jude Wal.

The BCDA took control of Camp John Hay in January after a court upheld the Supreme Court's ruling, ending CJH DevCo's appeal.

The BCDA has already secured P1 billion in investments from lease agreements in the area and plans to attract P10 billion in total investments by offering 70 hectares of land to the private sector.