MANILA, Philippines – Araneta Center moves forward with its environment preservation goals as it launches the operation of its Green & Go shuttle along with the company’s CSR program for environmental awareness, Oplan Araneta Center, on June 23 at the Araneta grounds. Four environment-friendly shuttles (e-shuttles) will be inaugurated in simple ceremonies graced by Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte, Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens, and some of the country’s top PBA cagers.
The e-shuttle is a battery-powered vehicle that guarantees no harmful emissions such as particulates (soot), hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, or various oxides of nitrogen. It has a 14-seat capacity that transports Araneta Center customers between Gateway Mall and Ali Mall for free. Although this free transport service is open to everybody within Araneta Center, it also promises to be beneficial for senior citizens and the disabled who would want to go around the area for recreation purposes.
“Like everything else in Araneta Center, the comfort and convenience of our patrons come first,” confirms Rene dela Cruz, COO of the Araneta Group.
The Green & Go shuttle and Oplan Araneta Center are just some of Araneta Center’s green efforts in collaboration with ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Kalikasan, and endorsed by the Quezon City government and the Philippine Basketball Association. It complements the Quezon City government’s eco-awareness campaign involving a green building ordinance and green fuels provision.
While the e-shuttle ride is being offered to the public for free, there are plans to include waste management as an integral part of the environment conservation program.
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