MRT commuters can now access internet through EDSA Free Wi-Fi Project

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Free internet access in public areas can now be experienced in EDSA 

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) leads the inauguration of the ‘EDSA Wi-Fi’ project for commuters along EDSA to foster connectivity and improve public access to the Internet. 

The NTC’s National Capital Region Office conducted internet speed tests via OOKLA on July 6 to 7, which showed average download and upload speeds of 156.6Mbps and 135.8Mbps, respectively.

The highest recorded download speed was 325.48 Mbps in Ortigas station and the highest recorded upload speed was 310.57 Mbps in Magallanes station.

In stations with the most number of commuters, namely Taft Avenue, North Avenue, Cubao, Ayala and Shaw Boulevard, the monitoring report indicated that download speed ranged from 106 Mbps to 208 Mbps, while upload speed hit 82 Mbps to 167 Mbps. 

Started with airports in key cities approximately 230,000 commuters are now benefiting from EDSA Free Wi-Fi Project in 13 Metro Rail Transit Line 3 stations.

Working with the DICT on the EDSA Free Wi-Fi project are the NTC, the DOTr MRT 3, Metro Rail Transit Development Corp., Light Rail Transit Authority, Light Rail Manila Corp., Metro Manila Development Authority, Department of Public Works and Highways, Manila Electric Co., Philippine Reclamation Authority, the local government units of Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasay and Quezon City, A&A, PLDT-Smart and Globe.

Giant Bounty Fresh chicken installations give motorists something to smile about

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Traversing the usual EDSA traffic can easily turn travel into an irritating driving experience. And as the sea of red lights becomes the highlight of the day, motorists can’t help but to look for something that could ease their frustration.

EDSA fixtures that have people smiling as they drive by are giant, inflatable chicken installations courtesy of Bounty Fresh.

One of Bounty Fresh’s giant chicken installations located at EDSA-Magallanes (south bound) has brought smiles to motorists.

These towering, cute, and cuddly chicken giants have surprised and brought smiles to motorists and onlookers in SM North EDSA in Quezon City and in EDSA-Magallanes (south bound) where amused netizens have mostly captured images to share online.

Apart from serving as a respite from the usual glaring billboards along EDSA, the giant inflatable chicken installations also emphasizes the “Laking Farmfresh” thrust of Bounty Fresh. With the brand, customers are assured of superior-quality chickens that have been raised in clean, spacious, and well-ventilated hatcheries and farms.

These chicken giants also support the “Laking Farmfresh” concept that Bounty Fresh lives by, providing quality products that bring an extra fun surprise

With the giant chickens gaining positive traction among the public, motorists can’t help but wonder if there will be more inflatable chickens surprising more people along EDSA and other major thoroughfares.

Because regardless of how peculiar they may look, the Bounty Fresh installations have served as a welcome, refreshing sight to anyone stuck on the road.

FREE Ride with GrabJeep runs on EDSA

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Grab Philippines just launched two new service, the GrabJeep, a new and free service for the commuters of Metro Manila and GrabCar 6-seaters.

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With GrabJeep, everyone will have a chance at a safe and convenient commute along the busiest thoroughfare in the metro.

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing app, now offers free jeepney rides along EDSA for two months.

GrabJeep is a free service that’s roaming EDSA, it more of a fixed-route vehicle similar to how the regular jeepneys operates. You will not be able to book a ride for GrabJeep but instead you will need wait for GrabJeep on these designated stops;

• Magallanes
• Ayala
• Buendia
• Guadalupe
• Boni
• Shaw
• Megamall
• Ortigas
• Santolan
• Araneta
• SM North Edsa

GrabJeep roams around EDSA, picks up passengers at SM North EDSA and traverses along Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 

All the stops are accessible to business districts, MRT stations and malls to make it more convenient for passengers to travel.

“Grab’s mission has always been to drive the transport industry of Southeast Asia forward. While we already have a diverse set of services in our app, it’s about time we take a look at jeeps – one of the most traditional forms of transportation in the Philippines. We want to empower commuters with the same freedom we provide our passengers,” said Khriz Lim, Grab Philippines’ Country Marketing Head.

Jeepneys are among the most common form of transportation for commuters in Metro Manila. 

With GrabJeep, Grab upgraded the everyday jeepney experience to provide the same quality of safety and convenience to passengers.

This campaign aims to improve and upgrade old jeeps so that jeepney passengers will be able to experience more comfortable trips. GrabJeep rides will be free for the whole duration of the campaign but the passengers can also opt to donate to help in the upgrading of old jeepneys.

Try this and enjoy your ride ! Grab Jeep is equipped with WiFi, television and air conditioning system.

GrabCar 6-seaters

GrabCar 6-seaters is another service the Grab Philippines launched. GrabCar 6-seaters appears to be targeting those groups who are traveling like families or friends. Unlike GrabJeep, you will need to book GrabCar 6-seaters to avail of the service, you will be able to see option between GrabCar and GrabCar+ in the app.

Price of the service is still unknown but from their tagline “Bigger than a GrabCar, more affordable than GrabCar+”, it’s could be priced close to GrabCar but with a larger vehicle.

Source: @GrabPh