Isuzu’s Modern Jeepneys Showcased at the Philippines Bus & Truck Show 2018
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is still the leading truck manufacturer in the country, even after 18 years. As they take part to the modernization of trucks and jeepneys, IPC displayed their NMR C/C, QKR, and EXZ trucks and their QKR77 cabs at the Philippines Bus & Truck Show 2018 last July 13 to 15, 2018!
Mr. Hajime Koso, President of Isuzu Philippines Corporation introducing the Isuzu EXZ truck/IMAGE Isuzu Philippines
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The Philippines Bus & Truck Show 2018 highlights the roster of high-class, durable, and versatile haulers in the country as well as vehicles that would create an impact to the future of mass transportation. The show is recognized by the industry as the number one international bus, truck, and commercial vehicle exhibition, bringing together operators, companies, and manufacturers to see and get updated on the latest range of buses, trucks, and commercial vehicles.
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This year, in line with the theme “Modernization of Jeepneys in the Philippines for Green Cities,” Isuzu puts the spotlight on their version of modernized jeepneys built to meet the standards and specifications of the Department of Transportation’s +Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
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IPC’s modernized jeepneys were on display at the Philippines Bus & Truck Show 2018, including the Isuzu QKR77 cab which has more space for passengers and doors safely situated on the right-hand side, facing the sidewalk. These modernized jeepneys were in fact, chosen as the vehicle to formally kick off the PUVMP when the first batch of vehicles was turned over to the Senate Employees Transport Service Cooperative (SETSCO) as the pilot operator of the program last June 2018.
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The jeepneys feature full-body insulation with GeneQ shield, automatic door, ECE-compliant headlamps, brakes, wipers, windshield washers, side mirrors and provisions for persons with disabilities. To complete the modernized look, the new PUVs have LCD/LED TV monitors inside, electric signages, fire extinguishers, GPS navigation system, CCTV, dashcam and backup cameras. Plus, for everybody’s convenience, they will use BEEP for automatic fare collection.
Aside from that, Isuzu also has advantages starting from their roster of durable, reliable, fuel-efficient vehicles plus tried and tested body builder partners to their nationwide dealer network with reliable and prompt parts available nationwide. Above else, IPC is proud to have a team of expert technicians and field support personnel who are on call to provide technical assistance whenever and wherever needed.
Because safety plus convenience is important for Isuzu, they make sure to deliver the needs and wants for the next generation of mass transportation.
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This is a press release. Minor edits were made prior to publishing.
