Firm eyes modern transport system in Iloilo City
By Vincent P. Grecia
A modern transport system may soon enter Iloilo City.
Futran Philippines Inc. expressed its proposal to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas for the
establishment of an environment-friendly mass transport system using podcars.
Podcars, also known as personal rapid transit, is a mode of public transport featuring small low-
capacity automated vehicles operating on a network of specially built guideways.
“As the Mayor of the City of Love, I am thrilled to announce that Futran Philippines, Inc. has
presented an exciting proposal that could revolutionize transportation in our city! With the
potential implementation of podcars, we can finally bid farewell to the frustrating traffic and
usher in a new era of sustainable commuting. This game-changing investment is a testament to
the power of public-private partnerships in uplifting the lives of our citizens. Let’s rally together
to make this vision a reality and propel our beloved city toward a brighter, more efficient
future!” Treñas announced in a Facebook post.
Executives of Futran Philippines led by its president Jose Christopher Fornier II presented the
proposal to Mayor Treñas last week.
Initial information obtained from company source said that the podcars transport system in Iloilo
City will cover 16 kilometers and could be extended to the neighboring towns of Pavia, Oton,
Leganes and San Miguel.
If realized, Iloilo City will be the among the first three cities to benefit from the podcars transport
system through Public-Private Partnership. Mandaue City, Cebu province and Ilagan City,
Isabela.
The podcars transport system has been proven to be safe for passengers based on the countries
that use this system such as Germany, Japan, and China.
The company ensures that its products are safe and reliable as it is under the approval of
Germany’s TUV Rheinland, the world’s recognized technical service provider and certification
body.
The proposed transport system will not disturb the usual road activities in the city, citing the
company’s modern transport technology that is going to be above ground.
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Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas welcomes Futran Philippines president Jose Christopher Fornier
II and company during their visit at the Iloilo City Hall last week. (Iloilo CMO)
Artists rendition of the podcar which an environment-friendly modern transport system.
