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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Isuzu hands over 17 PUVs to MetroVal

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Valenzuela City joined the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) with the turnover of an initial 17 modernized PUVs from Isuzu Philippines Corporation  to Metroval TSC. 

The turnover was held formally at the parking grounds of Metro Valenzuela Transport Service Cooperative Metroval TSC. A short program was held prior to the turnover.

Isuzu  hands over 17 PUVs to MetroVal
Valenzuela City joins modern PUV program with the help of Isuzu Philippines Corp. At the ceremonial turnover of the symbolic key for 17 units to Metroval TSC are (left) Hajime Koso, President of Isuzu Philippines Corporation and Celso Ensila Jr., Metroval TSC Chairman. 

Celso Ensila Jr., Metroval TSC Chairman stated that, “We chose Isuzu because we believe in the product that provides durability and at the same time fuel efficiency”. He added, “As our cooperative grows, we are assured that through the newly acquired Isuzu PUVs, we can promote development of the transport service here in Valenzuela, improve the quality, and safety of the commuters, and to serve our mission to the community of Valenzuela.” 

Chairman Celso Ensila also gave route information in which PUVs will go around Valenzuela, specifically 8 units for Malanday-Pier, 4 units for Malanday-Divisoria,3 units for Malanday-Recto, 1 unit for Malanday-Sta Cruz, and 1 unit for Meycauayan-Monumento. 

The 17 modernized PUVs have been assembled using the Isuzu QKR77 platform, with the rear body designed and manufactured by Almazora Motors Corp. They are all air-conditioned Class 2 PUVs with a side-facing seat configuration.  The Isuzu QKR platform is assembled in the Philippines and is equipped with Euro IV-compliant 4JH1-TC Diesel Engine that delivers excellent fuel economy. 

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The new PUV body is compliant with Philippine National Standards (PNS 2126:2017), with the passenger cabin providing more space for passengers to move easily inside. The passenger door is safely situated on the right-hand side, facing the sidewalk. Other design features of the body include panoramic windows and windshields, full-body insulation, and automatic door closer. 

The Isuzu modern PUVs are “customized with various accessories such as WiFi, GPS, CCTV, LED displays and automatic fare collection system enabling cashless operations, all geared for passengers’ safety and added convenience.” 

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