Moovr PH, the first bike and e-scooter sharing company in the Philippines, expanded its services to Makati City to provide residents and workers with an accessible, affordable and efficient alternative to get to their destinations within minutes.
Anna Moncupa, founder and chief executive of Moovr, said the fast-paced lifestyle in Makati is the reason the company chose the city as its next location.
"With the launch of Moovr in Makati City, we can provide all Makatizens with an accessible transportation alternative that prioritizes their health and safety," Moncupa said.
"I am excited to finally launch Moovr in the city this month, so everyone can experience the convenience of riding bikes and e-scooters around the city for faster and safer travel," she said.
Makati is the leading bike-friendly central business district in Metro Manila and continuously supports cyclists who ride their bikes around the city for work or leisure.
The company in January this year started its bike and e-scooter operations in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
The launch of Moovr PH in Makati is in partnership with Ayala Land Inc., which is paving the way for many on-ground initiatives to continually shape Makati into the leading bike-friendly city.
As of third quarter this year, there were more bike lanes along Ayala Ave. and sharrows—shared bike lanes—now exist in Legaspi and Salcedo Villages.
There are also bike ramps in the Makati underpasses.
By the fourth quarter, new bike stations will be installed in areas of Legaspi Village to accompany the launch of Moovr to pave the way for new Bike-and-Dine initiatives in Makati Al Fresco parklets.
Global data from TheWorldCounts shows that tourism contributes to more than 5 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, with 90 percent coming from transportation. This leads to the depletion of local natural resources and contributes to pollution, waste, and damage to land areas and bodies of water.
Sustainable travel is a rapidly growing industry with immense potential to benefit the environment and the economies of popular tourist destinations. By managing the travel sector responsibly and providing alternative travel options, countries are working together to combat climate change.
With many short-distance trips taking place in Makati every day, Moovr provides a sustainable option that lets people beat the city traffic and move with ease.
Moovr offers a single gear bike or an easy-to-use electric scooter that customers can ride in-and-around the city conveniently while doing their part to reduce carbon emissions.
To be able to use platform, the Moovr app must be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play Store and create an account by signing up by registering your email address or linking your Facebook or Google accounts.
Once the profile is activated, one can find a ride easily by going to the nearest Moovr hub. Helmets are not required but are encouraged for personal safety.
At the Moovr hub, the rider can select the vehicle and unlock it by scanning the QR code to start riding. Vehicles can be rented for a maximum of 24 hours and e-scooters should be returned if the battery is less than 15 percent.
Riders are required to drive only in designated lanes and obey traffic rules. The Moovr app will direct them to the nearest designated parking spot near the destination between rides.
Once the ride is complete, one can simply park and lock the bike or scooter in the Moovr hub and end the ride in the app.
Rates for bikes start at P15 for every 15 minutes, while e-scooter rental has a standard rate of P50 for every 20 minutes.