Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT
South), a subsidiary of
the Metro Pacific Tollways
Corporation (MPTC), kick
off its flagship program
‘Drayberks’ to commemorate this year’s Road Safety Month.
In partnership
with Cavite State University (CvSU), MPT South has
elevated the award-winning road safety program
by introducing Drayberks’
B.I.S.A (Buhay Ingatan,
Sasakya’y Alagaan) Caravan. This practical oneday seminar on vehicle
maintenance and troubleshooting is offered to
motorists for free, with the
aim of empowering drivers
by equipping them with
the necessary knowledge
and skills to confidently
and securely navigate the
roads.
The toll road
company initiated the
first run of the Drayberks
B.I.S.A caravan at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). The
event was attended by bus
drivers, traffic enforcers,
and members of the transport group ACTO, including its president, Ms. Lib
erty de Luna. The seminar
focused on emphasizing
the crucial role of thorough
vehicle preparation before
embarking on a journey. It
highlighted the importance
of adequately equipping
and maintaining the vehicle to ensure a safe and
hassle-free travel experience.
Automotive technology experts and instructors from CvSU provided detailed guidance to attendees, following the handy
mnemonic BLOWBAGETS vehicle maintenance checklist: battery, lights, oil, water,
brakes, air, gas, engine, tires, and self.
MPT South added an exciting element to the B.I.S.A caravan with the introduction of the #EGGStraSafe experiment. This innovative initiative, part of the toll road
company’s digital awareness campaign for Road Safety Month,
powerfully emphasizes
the delicate nature of life
behind the wheel by drawing a thought-provoking
parallel with the fragility
of an egg. This addition
brings an engaging and
memorable aspect to the
campaign, effectively driving home the importance
of road safety.
“Road safety encompasses safe driving
practices and the presence of safe roads, but
its foundation lies in proper vehicle preparation.
MPT South’s Road Safety
Month programs this year
are dedicated to addressing
vehicle mechanical
issues that may lead to
road failures. While we prioritize equipping our roads
with safety features and
ensuring compliance with
safe road standards, we
strongly emphasize the
need for motorists to always stay prepared,” said
Ms. Arlette Capistrano,
Vice President for Communication and Stakeholder Management, MPT
South.
The toll road
company also invites motorists to participate in the
upcoming rollout of the
Drayberks B.I.S.A caravan at SM City Bacoor, 4F
Cinema area, on May 19,
2023 (Friday); and at SM
City Santa Rosa Atrium 1
on May 27, 2023 (Saturday).
MPT South is
the concessionaire for
the Manila Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), the
CAVITEX C5 Link, and the
Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX). The ‘Drayberks’ road safety advocacy of MPT South falls
under the pillar of MPTC’s
initiative ‘Mission: Road
Safety,’ which focuses on
conducting road safety
awareness seminars and
digital information campaigns to educate the general and motoring public,
ensuring their safe journey
along MPTC expressways in Luzon and Visayas—
CAVITEX, C5 Link, CALAX, NLEX (North Luzon Expressway), NLEX
Connector Road, SCTEX
(Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway), and CCLEX
(Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway) in Cebu.
These initiatives
align with the United Nations General Assembly’s
adopted resolution, ‘Improving Global Road Safety,’ which sets a bold target of reducing road traffic
deaths and injuries by at
least 50% before 2030.
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