Singapore-based transport solution SWAT Mobility said efficient and safe commute can help curb the spread of COVID-19 without sacrificing business operations and economic gains.
SWAT Mobility business head for the Philippines Maria Theresa Busmente said public transportation proved unreliable due to long wait times, reduced capacity and long walks during the various stages of the quarantine.
“Riding public transportation exposes ourselves to more health risks because of the long journeys and queuing up at terminals or crowded bus stops; careful distancing and testing measures at the office can be easily undone during the commute,” she said.
Busmente said that while it is not the ideal scenario, thousands of Filipinos were forced to take on this risk rather than lose income.
“That is why we encourage companies to provide corporate transportation services for their workforce that is safe, efficient, and sustainable,” she said.
Busmente said professional transport solution providers could help companies keep their operations going and ultimately help the Philippine economy keep its balance.
“At SWAT Mobility, we work with fleet operators that provide safety checks such as temperature checking and hand sanitizers on board, not to mention enforcing safe distancing during trips,” Busmente said.
SWAT Mobility takes safety one step further with smart transport solution. It has a full suite of integrated systems designed to handle the complexities of an on-demand transport service.
SWAT Mobility dynamically routes shared rides in real-time through its technology, which includes the front-end use of a rider app, a driver app, and a fleet management dashboard.
“We are also able to have full data capture for contact tracing and record keeping. We all know how important contact tracing is when it comes to managing the spread of COVID-19,” she said.
“It’s easy to use, and is built to automate and optimize operations and requirements of any company transportation – big or small,” Busmente said.
SWAT Mobility is optimistic that through technology-based solutions the Philippine transport system can be greatly improved.
SWAT joined hands with Toyota Mobility Foundation to provide an efficient and reliable transport solution to the front-liners serving at the Philippine General Hospital.
SWAT provided the technology needed to seamlessly and safely transport PGH doctors, nurses and other health workers between the hospital and their homes by giving them access to the SWATBiz app.
Toyota Mobility Foundation fielded out several vans equipped with all safety and health measures.
The project successfully ferried hundreds of PGH front-line workers with zero infection.