CALAX, Cavitex to reinforce motorist assistance program this holiday season

MANILA: As the Christmas shopping and travel season begins, Metro Pacific Tollways (MPT) South is preparing for the expected surge in traffic on the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) and Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex).

The toll road firm expects a 15- to 20-percent increase in traffic for Cavitex from the third to the last week of December, mostly from motorists in Cavite who are traveling to Manila. 

It is anticipated that there will be 208,000 vehicles on average every day, up from the current 181,000.

Meanwhile, MPT South anticipates a notable 35-percent rise in traffic at CALAX, from 35,000 to 47,000 vehicles this year. The anticipated surge is due to motorists traveling from Manila traveling to Tagaytay and nearby cities and towns via the recently opened Silang Aguinaldo Interchange, which gives drivers easier access to popular tourist spots.

To ensure smooth and hassle-free trips, MPT South will be put on high alert and will launch the “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” (SMSK) motorist assistance program across its high-speed road networks from December 22 to 24, December 26 to 17, and December 30 to January 2. Additional personnel will be on ground for services like  traffic management and toll collection, incident response, and standby emergency medical services.

Free towing for Class 1 vehicles up to the nearest exit will also be provided as part of the SMSK program.

“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 Happy Holideals promo if they reload their account via MPT Drivehub app,” MPT South President and General Manager Raul Ignacio stated.

The MPT Drivehub app offers users access to a range of Easytrip services. Users can check their balances, reload in real-time, plan routes, and get help in case of an emergency through the mobile app.

MPT Drivehub users can also get a chance to win a brand-new Chevrolet Tracker, P100,000 cash, or P50,000 cash when they link their RFID account to the app. They can get one raffle entry for every reload of P200 via the MPT Drivehub app.

The Happy Holideals promo runs until March 7, 2024.

Photos from Metro Pacific Tollways South

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