SAN MIGUEL-LED New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has opened a centralized hub for ride-hailing services at the Terminal 3 (T3) of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the private operator of the country’s main gateway said.
“With a centralized hub and diverse transportation options, we are bringing more order and efficiency to the airport. This is part of our commitment to making travel smoother and stress-free for every passenger,” NNIC General Manager Angelito A. Alvarez said in a media release on Sunday.
The new facility is a 6,000-square meter hub, located within the multi-level parking building at Terminal 3. It has 401 parking slots, 18 loading bays and dedicated lanes for Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) and has multiple entry and exit points.
The hub is designed to improve traffic flow and passenger experience by reducing curbside congestion and ensuring a seamless traffic system, NNIC said.
The private operator of NAIA said the TNVS hub started fully operating on Dec. 8, in time for the expected high influx of passengers for the holiday season.
NNIC said Grab Philippines was the first operator to shift to the facility during its initial launch on Dec. 5.
DBDOYC, Inc., the company behind the Angkas motorcycle taxi app., will also transition to the facility through its four-wheeled ride services Angcars.
Joyride Ecommerce Technologies Corp. (Joyride), through its app-based metered taxi services called “Super Taxi,” will also join the two operators in the hub beginning Dec. 10.
The three operators have already committed to deploy dedicated airport pickup drives to ensure efficient services, NNIC said, adding that dedicated on-the-spot bookings at lounges will also be set up for passengers without a mobile app.
NNIC, which took over the operations and maintenance of the country’s main gateway in September has earlier outlined its plan to modernize and rehabilitate NAIA which includes addressing issues such as traffic congestion, overcapacity and aging infrastructure. — Ashley Erika O. Jose
