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Here’s a list of motorist-assistance programs this Undas

These companies aim to ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend holiday for all

October 31, 2024

Where are you headed this Undas? PHOTO FROM NLEX CORPORATION

It’s that time of the year again when we pay our respects and visit our departed loved ones at cemeteries. As expected, there will be an exodus of metro dwellers who will be driving to their hometowns.

While we are reminded to keep ourselves and our vehicles in the best shape, accidents and other travel-related issues can happen. And when it does, it’s comforting to know that the following companies will be there to assist you.

Various motorist-assistance programs will be held to help travelers get to their destinations safely. PHOTO FROM NLEX CORPORATION

Here’s a compilation of various motorist-assistance programs to be conducted by different mobility companies for this year’s Undas break.

Select Toyota dealerships will offer free emergency roadside assistance to travelers. GRAPHIC FROM TOYOTA

Toyota Motor Philippines’ emergency roadside assistance program

The following participating Toyota dealerships will offer free assistance from October 31 to November 3:

  • Metro Manila
    • Toyota Abad Santos
  • North Luzon
    • Toyota Angeles, Pampanga
    • Toyota Baguio City
    • Toyota Bataan
    • Toyota Ilocos Norte
    • Toyota La Union
    • Toyota San Fernando, Pampanga
  • South Luzon
    • Toyota Calamba, Laguna
    • Toyota Calapan City
    • Toyota Dasmariñas, Cavite
    • Toyota Lucena City
    • Toyota San Pablo, Laguna
  • Visayas
    • Toyota Mabolo, Cebu
    • Toyota Mandaue South, Cebu
  • Mindanao
    • Toyota Davao City
‘Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko’ will help ensure smooth and safe travels for MPTC tollways users. GRAPHIC FROM METRO PACIFIC TOLLWAYS CORPORATION

Metro Pacific Tollways (MPTC) “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” motorist-assistance program

From October 31 to November 4, MPTC will deploy additional personnel to assist motorists, monitor traffic conditions and incidents 24/7, and implement enhanced traffic management schemes to ensure fast travel.

Additional MPTC personnel will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow. PHOTOS FROM NLEX CORPORATION

Additionally, MPTC will set up emergency and incident response teams along the expressways and offer free towing services for Class 1 vehicles to the nearest exit.

Other MVP-operated companies will also participate in MPTC’s SMSK campaign. Maynilad will provide bottles of drinking water to travelers visiting the SMSK camps. Meanwhile, mWell will also put up booths in rest and refuel areas to offer health consultations to travelers.

Information desks and booths from other MVP-controlled companies will also be set up. PHOTO FROM NLEX CORPORATION

Finally, Smart will provide free internet access and charging stations in selected areas.

SMSK booths will be available in the following MPTC-operated expressways

  • North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)
  • Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)
  • NLEX Connector Road
  • Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX)
  • Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX)
  • Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX)

Easytrip RFID booth locations and operating hours

Easytrip RFID, for its part, has published the locations and the operating hours of its reloading and installation centers.

Easytrip released the operating hours of its reloading and installation centers. GRAPHICS FROM EASYTRIP SERVICES CORPORATION

Autosweep operating hours

SMC Infrastructure’s Autosweep RFID posted the operating hours for its reloading and installation centers for Undas.

Here’s Autosweep RFID’s loading and installation center schedule during the holidays. GRAPHICS FROM SMC INFRASTRUCTURE

Petron’s “Lakbay Alalay” motorist-assistance program

Petron Corporation will also hold its “Lakbay Alalay” motorist-ssistance program in select service stations. Free vehicle safety checks are available at its Car Care Center (CCC) booths.

Petron’s ‘Lakbay Alalay’ program is almost in its fourth decade. PHOTO FROM PETRON CORPORATION

Meanwhile, freebies and discounts await Petron Value Card holders at select service stations along expressways on October 31, November 1, and November 3.

Motorists can avail of safety checks at Petron’s Car Car Center shops. GRAPHIC FROM PETRON CORPORATION

List of participating Petron service stations:

  • NLEX-TPLEX
    • Northbound
      • Marilao, Bulacan
      • Plaridel, Bulacan
      • Mexico, Pampanga
      • Pura, Tarlac
    • Southbound
      • Bocaue, Bulacan
      • Victoria, Tarlac
  • SLEX-STAR Tollway
    • Northbound
      • Calamba, Laguna
      • Lipa, Batangas
      • San Jose, Batangas
    • Southbound
      • San Pedro, Laguna
      • Calamba, Laguna
      • Malvar, Batangas
DPWH holds its own ‘Lakbay Alalay’ motorist-assistance program. GRAPHIC FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

DPWH’s “Lakbay Alalay” motorist-assistance program

Finally, the Department of Public Works and Highways will reactivate its “Lakbay Alalay” motorist-assistance program. All DPWH regional and district engineering offices are ordered to put up tents in strategic locations nationwide from October 28 (7am) until November 2 (12pm).

Uniformed field and crew personnel will assist motorists in need. The same team will ensure that the roads are passable and free from obstruction.

Look for these blue tents if you need to seek assistance during your trip. PHOTO FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

Additionally, various government agencies like the Land Transportation Office, the Philippine National Police, and the local government units will take part in the implementation of the program.

So, before you head out of the metro, have enough rest, bookmark or screenshot this article for reference, and drive safely.

R
Red Santiago

A jack of all trades, Red is passionate about cars, motorcycles and audio. He sometimes drives for a ride-hailing app company—just because he really loves driving.

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