Camp John Hay is set to roll out a six-month pilot of the “John Hay Loop,” an electric vehicle (EV) shuttle service seen to improve mobility, ease traffic congestion and elevate the visitor experience within the tourism and business estate.
The pilot run, scheduled to begin on July 15, 2025, will deploy three electric vehicles offering free rides around designated stops within the zone.
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president and chief executive Joshua Bingcang said the initiative supports the agency’s broader commitment to smart, sustainable development.
“Through this project, BCDA seeks to help Baguio address emerging urban challenges while preserving its environment and natural beauty. The John Hay Loop reflects our innovation-driven outlook, embracing climate-resilient mobility to build future-ready communities,” he said.
The project is being implemented through a partnership between the BCDA, its subsidiary John Hay Management Corp. (JHMC), South Korea-based DeviceDesign Co. Ltd. and the Cordillera Basic Sector Transport Cooperative (CBSTC), through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on June 24, 2025.
The shuttle loop will follow fixed routes and schedules, which CBSTC and DeviceDesign will finalize and evaluate during the trial period through ridership monitoring, commuter feedback and operational data analysis to inform long-term implementation.
CBSTC chief executive Jude Wal said the service would feature advanced e-vehicle technology capable of navigating Baguio’s terrain, making it suitable for other parts of the Cordillera region.
“We’re grateful to the BCDA for initiating this project. An efficient public transport system can drive economic activity, and we share that vision,” Wal said.
DeviceDesign president and chief executive Young Guk Cho said the initiative would improve lives and set a model for smart, green city development in the Philippines.
