A total of twelve (12) brand-new FUSO Canter Express (Class 3) modern PUVs were formally turned over to Cebu Provincial Operators Transport Cooperative (CPOTC) for their deployment in Carcar – Tabunok loop.
During the turnover proceedings held at Poblacion III, Awayan, Carcar City, Cebu, the partnership between SFP and CPOTC was facilitated by FUSO Mactan. CPOTC is the first transport cooperative to purchase FUSO units to comply to the PUV modernization program of the local government in Carcar City.
Attending the turnover ceremonies were SFP executives led by Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing, Mr. Noriyuki Sekita, Manager for Vehicle Sales, Mr. John Michael Ignacio, Vehicle Sales Account Officer, Mr. Gio Miguel Miras, and Assistant Manager for Product Planning, Ms. Nolyn Mae De Guzman, as well as FAPC Assistant Vice President, Mr. Dax Albarece, FAPC Sales Manager, Mr. Michael Biton, LTFRB Planning Officer III, Mr. Victor Cosep, CPOTC Founder Mr. Julie Flores, and Carcar City, Mayor-Elect, Mr. Patrick Barcenas.
FAPC Assistant Vice President, Mr. Dax Albarece mentioned in his message, “We congratulate CPOTC in this milestone of providing the first modernized PUV fleet in Southern Cebu. CPOTC pioneers the routes with FUSO as its partner brand. We are honored to be part of CPOTC’s journey to be the premier transport provider in Carcar, City.”
FUSO Canter Express has been assembled from the Canter FE73 platform. These are air-conditioned Class 3 vehicles with a front-facing seat configuration that can accommodate up to 24 passengers. The modern PUVs are also equipped with accessories as required by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), such as CCTVs and recorder, Wi-Fi, GPS tracking system, LED (Route) Signage, and LCD monitor. Transport Cooperatives can also choose their automated fare collection system based on their preference.
“We are very excited as we provide CPOTC with our FUSO Canter Express which aligns to PUV modernization program rolled-out by the local government here in Carcar City. This turnover ceremony signifies our relationship with CPOTC and we are very confident that FUSO will be able to provide more durable, comfortable, and safe transport solution to the public commuters of Carcar City.” says Mr. Noriyuki Sekita, SFP EVP for Sales and Marketing.
In line with the PUV modernization program, the government envisioned replacing some traditional jeepneys nationwide with new, safe, convenient, and comfortable public transportation. Both FUSO Canter Commute and Canter Express are designed to deliver powerful driving performance, longevity, and reliability.
SFP’s top priority is providing quality transport solutions to Filipino commuters. The continuous partnership with transport cooperatives to modernize their PUV fleets mark the world-class standard of FUSO, and its body builder partners.
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