Sun.Star Baguio

Modern jeepney

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AN added transport service for tourism may soon start operation in the City of Baguio before the year ends. 1-Transport Equipment Aggregator & Management, Inc. (1-TEAM) Operations Manager Perfecto Itliong Jr. said at least 15 Euro IV compliant units of BEEP, short for bagong jeep or modern jeepney are ready to cater to the needs of tourists in the Summer Capital giving them the comfort they deserve while enjoying their travel to the different tourist destinatio­ns.

Earlier, he met with the different sectors in tourism including Department of Tourism Cordillera Regional Director Venus Tan for the needed recommenda­tion which is a requiremen­t of the Department of Transporta­tion to operate.

Tan said BEEP will be an added service to the tourism sector which will be good for all tourists who will come to Baguio. Riding in the environmen­tal friendly vehicle also means not spending much for the fare.

Since it is Euro 4 compliant, BEEP passengers’ safety will also be assured as it also uses the latest technology for the protection of travelers.

Itliong said Mayor Mauricio Domogan approved the building of BEEP garage at Barangay Gibraltar with plans to expand.

Eight operators are now supporting the modernizat­ion program in compliance with the Omnibus Franchisin­g guidelines with a few refusing to adopt the program.

1-TEAM is giving free seminars to those who have apprehensi­ons on jeepney modernizat­ion. They are also open to those who would like to avail their services which will be given without down payment.

Apart from our good climate, giving the best services to our visitors like the comfort of transporta­tion and amenities are the best things we can offer to make them remember and enjoy their stay in this beautiful city.

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