MANILA –Four big transport organizations of trucks and bus operators have
committed full support to the NLEX-SCTEX Biyahero Road Safety Caravan, one of
NLEX Corp.’s road safety initiatives.
Held during the Manila Commercial Vehicle Show at the SMX Convention Center
in July, the caravan is part of the tollway company’s commitment to provide safer
expressway experience to NLEX-SCTEX motorists.
The event converged for the first time all four big transport organizations of
trucks and bus operators in the country namely Confederation of Truckers
Association of the Philippines (CTAP), Inland Haulers and Truckers Association
(INHTA), Haulers and Truckers Association in the Watersouth (HATAW), and
Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Nangangasiwa ng Panlalawigang Bus sa Pilipinas Inc.
(NSNPBPI).
“We always strive to make our expressway safe by rolling out road safety
education programs in partnership with our stakeholders, exemplifying the
culture of safety that we endeavor to instill among our motorists and
stakeholders,” NLEX president Luigi Bautista said.
The NLEX-SCTEX Biyahero Road Safety Caravan underscored the importance of
road safety through intensified education on proper expressway driving, rules and
apprehensions and vehicle preventive maintenance.
“We are one with NLEX-SCTEX in their road safety education initiative. As a shared
responsibility, we aimed at eliminating road accidents caused by negligence or
driver error, making this program even more relevant and value-adding for the
transport sector”, CTAP President Maria Zapata said.
This road safety education effort highlights safe expressway driving through NLEX
Usapang Driver and #NLEXPatrolBreak. The discussion zeroed in on enforcement
of road rules and apprehensions within NLEX-SCTEX.
Participated in by 226 transport members, they were treated to fun interactive
activities at the NLEX booth such as driving and drunk driving simulation, as well
as, Spin n Win and buzz wire. An Easytrip Pitstop kiosk was also setup for easier
facilitation of Easytrip RFID transactions such as installation, checking of balances,
reloading and updating of customer information.
Indeed, NLEX Corp. continues to roll out initiatives through various programs
dealt mainly on strengthening road safety education not only for motorists but
also for stakeholders.
