Toyota Mobility Foundation to Expand Provision of Connected and Sanitized Mobility Services to Healthcare Workers in Philippi...
May 08 2020 - 4:59AM
JCN Newswire (English)
COVID-19 outbreaks have not only caused unprecedented and
prolonged challenges to our social and daily activities, but more
significantly, posed serious threats to human lives. Each segment
of society, such as local governments, businesses and individuals,
are playing their role in the fight against the virus. Among those,
healthcare workers are tirelessly working day and night to save
lives, putting themselves at risk.
In appreciation of and respect for the dedication of these heroes,
Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), an independent not-for-profit
foundation aimed at enabling mobility for all, announced today that
they will provide up to 10 connected and sanitized shuttles to
Philippine General Hospital. These free-of-charge shuttles will
help medical and other staff at the hospital commute safely and
efficiently, giving them peace of mind.
The "Just-in-Time" app designed by Singapore-based SWAT Mobility
will allow commuters to book seats and generate effective and
efficient commuting routes based on passengers' pick-up location
and time. In addition, the shuttles will be equipped with products
and services for sanitization, such as air purification devices,
seat covers that will be periodically replaced, and frequent
cleansing services. The number of passengers allowed in a vehicle
will also be limited for social distancing.
The service is expected to last for three months, with operational
support from Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation and Toyota
Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Similar services have already been launched in Bangkok, Thailand to
support the commute of healthcare staff at Rajavithi Hospital. The
service was started in mid-April with fixed routes and is in the
process of being supplemented with a Just-in-Time app for on-demand
operations to begin in mid-May.
Representing TMF, Mr. Pras Ganesh, Program Director for Asia
Region, said, "We are deeply honored to expand TMF's connected and
sanitized services to the Philippines with the aim of providing
medical front-liners with safe, free and convenient commuting
options during this difficult time. We are also looking to
implement this service in other Southeast Asian countries in the
near future."
About the Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation was established in August 2014 to
support the development of a more mobile society. The Foundation
aims to support strong mobility systems while eliminating
disparities in mobility. It utilizes Toyota's expertise in
technology, safety, and the environment, working in partnership
with universities, governments, non-profit organizations, research
institutions and other organizations to address mobility issues
around the world. Programs include resolving urban transportation
problems, expanding the utilization of personal mobility, and
developing solutions for next generation mobility.
Visit http://toyotamobilityfoundation.org/en/ for more
information.
The Toyota Group has positioned this initiative for supporting the
around-the-clock efforts of the frontlines of the medical sector,
which are working hard to diagnose and treat patients for COVID-19,
as part of Toyota's Kokoro Hakobu Project*. Going forward, in
response to requests from such entities as medical facilities and
local governments for the provision of transport vehicles for
COVID-19 patients, Toyota intends to continue considering measures
that will be helpful and to continue taking quick action.
* The Kokoro Hakobu Project (with "Kokoro Hakobu" meaning "to carry
or deliver one's heart" in Japanese) has been the collective name
of nationwide initiatives by Toyota, Toyota sales outlets in Japan,
and their employees to provide continuous and long-term support to
disaster-affected areas in the wake of the Great East Japan
Earthquake. The name has the connotation of "carrying you in our
hearts." Based on Toyota's desire to contribute in some way to
people who have contracted and are suffering from COVID-19, as well
as to the medical professionals, Japan's central government, and
local governments in Japan fighting the disease night and day,
Toyota has decided to apply "The Kokoro Hakobu Project" as its
overall moniker for related support activities conducted by Toyota
Group companies working together.
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation
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