MPT South rolls out initiatives to celebrate Road Safety Month

Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South) has officially launched its latest thrust in celebration of this year’s Road Safety Month.

The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) shared that the kick-off of the Drayberks’ BISA (Buhay Ingatan, Sasakya’y Alagaan) Caravan was made in partnership with Cavite State University.

Per MPT South, the one-day seminar on vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting is offered to motorists for free. The program’s goal is to empower drivers by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills “to confidently and securely navigate the roads.”

The initial run of the Drayberks BISA caravan — bus drivers, traffic enforcers, and members of the transport group ACTO — was held at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

The seminar focused on highlighting the crucial role of thorough vehicle preparation before embarking on a journey. It emphasized the importance of adequately equipping and maintaining the vehicle to ensure a safe and hassle-free travel experience.

Automotive technology experts and instructors from the partnering educational institution gave detailed guidance to attendees, following the handy mnemonic BLOWBAGETS vehicle maintenance checklist (battery, lights, oil, water, brakes, air, gas, engine, tires, and self).

Further, MPT South added an exciting element to the BISA caravan with the introduction of the #EGGStraSafe experiment. Part of the toll road company’s digital awareness campaign for Road Safety Month, the innovative initiative gives emphasis to the delicate nature of life behind the wheel by drawing a thought-provoking parallel with the fragility of an egg.

“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," MPT South Vice President for Communication and Stakeholder Management Arlette Capistrano was quoted as saying.

Relatedly, the MPT South also invites motorists to participate in the next rollout of the Drayberks BISA caravan at SM City Bacoor, 4F Cinema area, tomorrow (May 19); 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.

The aforementioned projects are aligned 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 percent before 2030.

Photos from MPT South

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