With the expected increase in vehicle traffic due to the Christmas holidays, toll road operators in Luzon have assured motorists that they are ready to handle the rush of travelers this holiday season.
In a statement, Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South) said it is anticipating a 15- to 20-percent surge in traffic at the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and a 35-percent increase in vehicular traffic at the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) on the third and fourth week of December.
MPT South attributed this surge to travelers from Manila going to Tagaytay and nearby cities and municipalities via the recently opened Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange, providing motorists with quicker access to tourist destinations.
With this, MPT South will be placed on 'high-alert' status and reinforce "Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko", a motorist assistance program mobilized during holiday peaks across its high-speed road networks, starting from 6:00 a.m. of December 22 to 6:00 a.m. of December 24, 2023; 6:00 a.m. of December 26 to 6:00 a.m. of December 27, 2023; and from 6:00 a.m. of December 30, 2023 to 6:00 a.m. of January 2, 2024.
This program includes additional on-ground manpower for services like traffic management and toll collection, standby emergency medical services, and incident response teams.
Motorist assistance is also accessible through 24/7 Customer Service Centers, a 24/7 Customer Care Hotline at 1-35000, and 24/7 social media channels (Facebook: fb.com/cavitexpressway , fb.com/OfficialCALAX , Twitter: twitter.com/caviteXpressway , twitter.com/OfficialCALAX ) to ensure stress-free journey.
As part of the SMSK program, free towing for CLASS 1 vehicles up to the nearest exit will be provided during the period.
"As we gear up to ensure a safe and smooth journey for our motorists this holiday season, we advise everyone to plan their trips and check their vehicle's health to avoid untoward incidents. We also encourage our motorists to take advantage of using their Easytrip RFID for quicker toll transactions, and even stand a chance to win in our MPTC’s Happy Holideals promo if they reload their account via MPT DriveHub App,” Raul Ignacio, MPT South President and General Manager, said.
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