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Showing posts with label transportation. Show all posts
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01 May 2026

Newsletter: Waymo Expansion Signals New Robotaxi Race as Carziqo Advances Smart Fleet Platform

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The global race for driverless ride-hailing is entering a more competitive stage as autonomous vehicle companies move from technology demonstrations toward larger-scale commercial operations.

28 April 2026

Newsletter: #GCashTipidTips: DOTr-mandated 50% discounted MRT-3 fares can be availed via GCash

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Starting March 23, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has implemented a discounted fare matrix for single-journey tickets, stored-value cards, and cashless payments in response to rising consumer prices. 

22 April 2026

Newsletter: Boracay’s Quiet Advantage: How Xpress Super App Is Rewriting Island Mobility

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Xpress Boracay is transforming island travel with a seamless, app-based mobility system built around green electric e-trikes. Visitors can book rides with fixed pricing, cashless payments, and built-in insurance for both passengers and drivers. With the launch of XPASS, travelers can skip multiple queues by paying environmental fees, boat fares, terminal fees, and even their e-trike ride in one go—then simply scan a QR code upon arrival. Foreign tourists can use international credit cards directly in the app, unlocking smoother spending and higher driver earnings. Add flexible e-trike day tours, and Boracay becomes a model for modern, frictionless tourism mobility.

12 April 2026

Newsletter: Carziqo Highlights How Intelligent Dispatch Can Improve Fleet Efficiency and Revenue Stability

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Carziqo, a technology company focused on intelligent mobility and fleet operations, said its smart dispatch system is playing an increasingly important role in improving operational efficiency and supporting revenue growth across vehicle-based service networks.

01 April 2026

Newsletter: No More Waiting - Xpress Opens New EV Taxi, MotoTaxi, and TNVS Queuing Station at Greenhills Mall

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Xpress has opened a new EV Taxi, MotoTaxi, and TNVS queuing station at Greenhills Shopping Center in collaboration with Ortigas & Company, following the success of its PITX hub. The station offers on-site booking help, promo codes, and faster pickups as fuel prices drive demand for electric and app-based transport.

23 March 2026

Newsletter: A Young Philippine Mobility Platform Is Expanding Fast — and Drawing Regional Attention

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Philippine mobility platform Xpress Super App marks its anniversary after a year of rapid expansion, inclusion in Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch,” and a push into electric taxis with BYD. As fuel prices rise and transport modernizes, the company’s early bet on electrification, partnerships, and lifestyle events signals ambitions beyond ride-hailing.

17 March 2026

Newsletter: Beyond White Beach: The Easy Way to Explore More of Boracay Island

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Boracay island is more than White Beach, and exploring the island has become easier with app-booked electric trikes available through the Xpress Super App. Visitors can arrange rides with fixed fares shown in advance and pay cashless, making travel around the island simple and predictable. E-trikes can also be chartered by the hour for flexible land tours, ideal for families or small groups. With quieter electric vehicles and knowledgeable local drivers, getting around Boracay feels smoother, more convenient, and perfectly suited to a relaxed island holiday.

11 March 2026

Newsletter: Xpress EV Taxi Launches at PITX, Strengthening Passenger Safety at the Country’s Largest Transport Hub

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As passenger traffic continues to rise at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), mobility platform Xpress Super App has officially deployed its Xpress EV Taxi fleet within the terminal — introducing a structured, safety-first taxi system powered entirely by electric vehicles.

03 March 2026

Newsletter: Xpress Expands Salaried Driver Model With Full Benefits as MMDA Reports Over 62,000 Road Crashes in Metro Manila

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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recorded 62,723 road crash incidents in Metro Manila from January to November 2024, resulting in 332 fatalities, underscoring ongoing safety challenges across the capital’s transport network.

26 February 2026

Newsletter: Drivers Shift to Greener Vehicles as Infrastructure and Institutional Support Strengthen Electrification Pathways

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As economic activity accelerates following the Lunar New Year period, Philippine mobility platform Xpress reports increasing migration among drivers toward hybrid and electric vehicles, citing improved operating economics and greater infrastructure visibility.

24 February 2026

Newsletter: Xpress Scales Hybrid Taxis and Electric Motorbikes in Parallel as Charging Infrastructure Expands

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Philippine mobility platform Xpress is expanding sustainable transportation across both four-wheel taxis and two-wheel motorcycle taxis simultaneously, adopting a parallel scaling strategy aligned with infrastructure readiness and fleet economics.

07 February 2026

Newsletter: Conglomerate-Backed EV Moto-Taxis Move Toward Commercial-Scale Deployment in the Philippines

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A major signal is emerging in Philippine mobility: electric two-wheel transport is shifting from isolated pilots to commercially scalable deployment, led by Xpress Super App’s integration of VOLTAI electric motorcycles—an EV brand under the Aboitiz Group—into a moto-taxi operating model designed for daily, high-frequency use.

23 October 2025

Newsletter: Verdanza — The Essence of Electric Elegance.

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Every Xpress Super App Taxi now carries the same signature scent — Verdanza, a fragrance designed to define the future of clean mobility.

08 October 2025

Newsletter: XPRESS Super App Launches Ride-Hailing in Pampanga, Expands Filipino Mobility Platform to Central Luzon

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Fresh from releasing a breakthrough music video collaboration, and being named by Forbes Asia as one of the “100 to Watch” companies for 2025, XPRESS Super App is now bringing its ride-hailing services to Pampanga. This launch marks the company’s first step into Central Luzon and underscores its mission of delivering smarter, safer, and more inclusive transport solutions for Filipinos, by Filipinos.

23 September 2025

Newsletter: Xpress and LRMC Lead the Way in Legal, Safe, Last Mile Transport

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A new chapter in urban mobility begins as Xpress Super App formally partners with Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the operator of the LRT-1 system, to address pressing commuter concerns around safety, transparency, and accessibility in and around train stations.

11 September 2025

Newsletter: XPRESS Super App Named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” 2025 - Spotlighting Filipino Innovation on the Global Stage

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The Philippines is once again on the global innovation map. XPRESS Super App, the country’s fast-rising mobility and lifestyle platform, has been officially named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” 2025 list, an annual spotlight on emerging companies across the Asia-Pacific region poised to transform industries.

23 July 2025

Newsletter: XPRESS Super App: More Than Rides. Smarter Lives

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Xpress Super App is redefining Filipino mobility — smarter, greener, and deeply local. With trusted backing from PJ Lhuillier and expansion into Palawan and Bataan, Xpress goes beyond rides to create a lifestyle ecosystem. Experience sleek EVs, empowered communities, and seamless travel. Smarter lives start here — and it’s just beginning.

22 July 2025

Newsletter: When Tech Decides to Have Fun: Xpress Super App x Tommie King’s “Palihim” Proves Business Can Still Play

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Xpress Super App and hip-hop artist Tommie King teamed up on Palihim, a Manila-shot music video celebrating culture over KPIs. Reflecting Xpress’ Pinoy Pride. Every Ride. ethos, the bold collaboration showcases how tech can resonate beyond metrics through authentic, creative risks. Already disrupting mobility in Manila, Boracay, and soon Palawan, Xpress proves innovation is about meaning. Watch Palihim now.

21 July 2025

Newsletter: From Boracay to Palawan: Xpress Super App Expands Island Mobility Network

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After a landmark success in Boracay, Xpress Super App is gearing up to launch operations in Palawan this Q4 2025, aiming to transform island mobility once again — this time with deeper government collaboration and community integration.

14 July 2025

Newsletter: XPRESS Super App Rolls Into Boracay: The Moto Taxi Island Transportation Solution Arrives

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After an amazing triumph in the two-wheel Moto Taxi service across Greater Metro Manila — completing thousands of rides and redefining commuter convenience — newcomer Xpress Super App is now setting its sights on Boracay. Xpress officially launching its Pilot Moto Taxi service on the world-famous island of Boracay, through a strategic partnership with the Boracay LGU and the BILMODA Cooperative, uniting visionary leadership with the grit and expertise of Boracay’s bona fide riders.