A private-led transport initiative has been launched to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on employees and public utility drivers by offering free rides and stable income support amid volatile prices.
Program Details
The program, named “Hatid Game-Changers: Biyaheng Bayanihan,” deploys company-funded shuttle services across key urban routes in Metro Manila and Cebu. It covers areas in Rizal, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Manila, Makati, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, and Cebu City.
Under the scheme, fuel expenses and driver earnings are subsidized, while employees gain access to free, fixed-route transport. The initiative currently partners with 35 jeepney drivers and nine van operators, helping offset income losses linked to higher fuel costs and fluctuating ridership.
Company Commitment
Concentrix Philippines stated that the program supplements its existing point-to-point transport service and is part of a broader effort to support its workforce and surrounding communities.
The company has earmarked nearly P100 million this year for transport-related assistance. The shuttle program is positioned as a temporary measure subject to review depending on fuel price movements.
