Toyota Mobility Foundation Introduces Connected and Sanitized Mobility Services for Healthcare Workers in Support of the Figh...
March 31 2020 - 1:24AM
JCN Newswire (English)
Under the unprecedented backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak and
its impact on human lives and every aspect of daily life,
Governments around the world are trying to find the best approach
to manage the situation, such as medical interventions, lockdowns
and travel restrictions that are aimed at "flattening the curve."
In the battle against the disease, healthcare professionals, such
as doctors, nurses, hospital administrative staff, including
cleaning and transportation staff, are on the frontlines, putting
their professionalism and expertise at the fore, to fight for the
rest of our health. This is true across the globe, including in
Thailand.
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Respecting the contribution of these heroes, Toyota Mobility
Foundation (TMF), an independent not for profit foundation aimed at
enabling mobility for all, announced its intention to provide 10
connected and sanitized shuttles that would be made available free
of cost to certain hospitals (details now under confirmation) that
are treating COVID-19 cases.
These shuttles will be equipped with software that allow the
commuters to book seats on routes that are dynamically generated to
ensure that the most effective route is designed for the passengers
requesting rides. The passengers will have certainty on the pick-up
location and time to ensure that they can get to work at a
designated time and transportation when they leave. The
"Just-in-Time" software is designed by Singapore-based SWAT
Mobility, a company that provides demand-responsive, ride-sharing
solutions.
The shuttles will also be adapted for sanitization with products
and services including air purification devices, seat covers that
can be periodically changed, and frequent cleansing services.
Social distancing guidelines for passenger numbers will also be
followed.
Representing TMF, Mr. Pras Ganesh, Program Director for Asia
Region, said, "The aim of TMF is to provide the best possible
mobility solution which allows the healthcare workers to have a
safe, convenient and free commute which also allows peace of mind
at this uncertain time. Based upon the Bangkok experience, we also
aim to roll this service out in some South East Asian countries.
Once standardized, the operating procedure, will also be made
available to anyone who would like to provide similar
services."
The services will be rolled out with operational support from
Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., (TMT) and Toyota Daihatsu
Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (TDEM) and aims to start
from Mid-April and operate for a period of at least three
months.
About the Toyota Mobility Foundation
TMF was established in August 2014 as an independent foundation 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, government, non-profit organizations, and other
organizations to address mobility issues around the world. Programs
include resolving urban transportation problems, like congestion
and aims to find solutions that are greener, safer and more
inclusive by working with local partners and residents to design,
deliver, and scale solutions for communities across the globe.
Currently TMF also runs a project with the Ministry of Transport
(MOT), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Metropolitan
Police Bureau (MPB), National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)
and Chulalongkorn University (CU) to support decongestion through
the usage of data (Rama IV project).
About Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that
introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first
mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in
Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today,
Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the
world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in
29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to
mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170
countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For
more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation
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