Toyota Mobility Foundation Launches Shuttle Service for Healthcare Professionals in Philippine General Hospital under Healthcare Mobility for All (HEAL) Program
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMP Foundation), and the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) announce the launch of the Shuttle Service component of the Healthcare Mobility for All (“HEAL”) Program. The service provides safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for PGH healthcare professionals, particularly during late-night and early-morning shifts with limited commuting options.
For many healthcare professionals in Manila, commuting during late-night and early-morning hours can be both stressful and unpredictable. Travel times may be lengthy, and options are limited. Despite these challenges, PGH staff continue to serve patients with dedication, and the Shuttle Service is designed to make their daily journeys safer, more reliable, and less stressful.
Three Tamaraw UV-based Toyota shuttles will run on the three busiest routes for PGH employees – Fairview, Paliparan, and SM Dasma via Aguinaldo, operating during late-night and early-morning hours, when commuting options are most limited. Each vehicle seats 12 passengers and is expected to make at least two trips per day, one serving staff traveling home during late-night hours and another ensuring staff can arrive reliably for early morning shifts.
Across the program’s implementation period from September 2025 to December 2026, this setup has the potential to provide safe and reliable commutes, easing travel for staff on the most critical shifts. By prioritizing the routes and schedules with the highest demand, the Shuttle Service ensures that the PGH staff most in need of mobility support are reached first.
Later this year, shuttle operations will be enhanced with a smart booking system, allowing the riders to reserve their seats in advance. This digital platform will make the process simple, secure, and efficient, while optimizing routes to pool riders and reduce emissions.
This program is expected to provide tens of thousands of safe commutes within the program period, while bringing additional benefits such as decreased travel time, emission reduction and increase in overall safety and convenience of healthcare professionals.
The Shuttle Service is implemented in partnership with Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines (TMSPH) as mobility partner, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) as engagement partner, and the Deloitte Future of Mobility Solution Centre as development and implementation partner.
Remarks
Mr. Pras Ganesh, Executive Program Director of Toyota Mobility Foundation mentioned:
“Through our bespoke Shuttle Services, we are providing greater opportunity for healthcare professionals to focus on their vital role of patient care, while addressing the burden of inconvenient and inefficient commutes.”
Mr. Jose Maria Aligada, President of Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation also adds:
“This initiative exemplifies the synergy between the TMP Foundation’s ‘Mobility+’ and ‘Health’ pillars, demonstrating how smart, connected, and shared technologies can create a greater positive impact in the health sector and, ultimately, improve the overall quality of life for Filipinos.”
Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, Director of Philippine General Hospital affirms this and says:
“The Shuttle Service makes a tangible difference for our staff by providing a safe and dependable way to travel, especially during off-peak hours.”
About the Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (Chair Akio Toyoda) was established in August 2014 by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) to support the development of a more mobile society in which everyone can move freely. The Foundation underscores Toyota’s commitment to continuous improvement and respect for people, leveraging expertise and technology to eliminate disparities in mobility. TMF works with universities, governments, non-profits, research institutions, and other organizations worldwide, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address mobility issues.
For more information, visit toyotamobilityfoundation.org.