The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has partnered with Grab Philippines to enhance transport service at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The partnership dubbed as “Airport to Anywhere (ATA)” pilot program aims to initially deploy a dedicated fleet of 200 Grab accredited vehicles to service the increased demand for transport vehicles in NAIA.
The ATA can be booked through the Grab mobile app with fixed pricing based on drop-off location and no surge charges.
MIAA general manager Cesar Chiong initiated talks with Grab Philippines in September and expressed elation that finally the partnership has come to fruition.
“We explored this partnership as part of our preparations for the Christmas season. We thank Grab Philippines and the LTFRB for joining hands with us in the interest of our air-riding public,” Chiong said.
NAIA’s monthly passenger volume last month reached 3.1 million or a 229 percent increase compared with the figures for the same period last year.
MIAA Management has tapped Grab Philippines to add on to its airport vehicle fleet.
MIAA expects the upward trend in passenger traffic to be more pronounced starting December 16 when vacationing kababayans arrive from abroad.
The MIAA-Grab undertaking is an endeavor that is expected to address the high demand for airport vehicles this Christmas and at the same time give passengers a wider selection of transport options to choose from.