We are still in the process of prototyping, but as of now, here are quick facts to our innovation:
- Eastwood will tie-up with CAB COMPANIES in the Philippines and register the cars and drivers through...
- an Eastwood Travel Center that will coordinate and monitor the cabs (plus electronically register the names of drivers, and plate numbers). The coordinators will have a two-way radio to contact cab companies and a cellphone to check the status of a traveler (if he/she got home safe)
- The service will be available in a form of a a pre-paid and at the same time, lifestyle card (that is electronically connected) that can be bought by both Eastwood Community members and walk-ins.
(here's an example of a lifestyle card called XOXO, one of our pegs for the card.)
- Besides being a "stored value" card, an owner of the fab card can earn points and avail of free rides and discounts within participating Eastwood stores and restaurants.
The working title of the Travel Service is EASTWOOD CITY TAXIPERKS or simply EASTWOOD TRAVEL CENTER.
The working title of the card is The Eastwood Ride n' Unwind Card.
Since one of our pegs is the MRT Card, here's an article that might prove helpful:
Philippines' Metro Rail Transit now offers reloadable tickets
| It all started when MRT publicly launched its alternative payment system using G-Pass/mCash which became the first mobile integrated payment platform in the country. Now, you have AXS as another alternative, reloadable MRT card. PRLog (Press Release) – May 30, 2010 – We all know that one solution to avoid traffic and reduce fuel cost is to ride the Metro Rail Transit or MRT. MRT is the most practical and economical mass transport system in our country today. It is also the fastest and most convenient way to travel from North Avenue to Taft Avenue or vice versa. The government, through the MRT management, is continuously looking for ways to adopt modern technologies for mass transport use. It all started when MRT publicly launched its alternative payment system using G-Pass/mCash which became the first mobile integrated payment platform in the country. With this technology, a passenger may not need to buy the usual ticket to ride the MRT. Recently, more alternatives in paying for MRT rides were launched through the AXS Contactless Card and mCash Blue Contactless Card. Similar to Hongkong’s Octopus Card, the ‘AXS Card’ can be repeatedly used by passengers in riding MRT and can be conveniently reloaded like an ‘e-Wallet’ The AXS Card can be used immediately upon purchase by tapping the card to any mCash readers found on top of the turnstiles. By tapping the card to the “Free Balance Inquiry” machines within the stations, users would be able to retrieve the balance information inside the card. The launching of the AXS Card for use in MRT is part of the Sustainable Alternative Ticketing System or SATS Program of DOTC-MRT3. The objective of the program is to look for alternative ways in paying for transport fares so that the government can provide fast, economical, and convenient service to MRT passengers. An additional service of the AXS card is that it can now be used to pay for riding the Pasig Ferry. AXS Card is powered by mCash and reloadable thru VMobile LoadXtreme. Advantages: - No need to fall in Line to buy MRT Card - Just tap to enter - Reload via SMS - Discounted if avail the Membership You can take advantage not only of getting yourself an AXS Card, but also by offering your friends to load up their AXS Cards! By becoming a VMobile LoadXtreme Retailer, you can load different carriers, wireless and prepaid landline, egames, and MRT cards. The best news is that the investment is a minimum PHP 250. And from there, you earn 10%-12% of your loads. You don't need a separate sim or phone, as this works on your existing phone. You can even use itfor your personal consumption giving yourself a 10% savings on your prepaid budget! If interested, send an email to amityparadise~ We will guide you. --- end --- |
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