The ‘Mass Transpo dilemma’

IN mega cities such as Hongkong, Singapore, Japan, or even South Korea, anybody can go places on foot, especially tourists when they are going on a shopping spree, or simply strolling along and exploring the new places they are visiting.

As a tourist, one long stretch of a main road in most of these cities can be explored through walking, and you can get lost for a few minutes - even hours - without any need for hitching a ride. Yet once you need one, they are readily available at all times - very comfortable and inexpensive, too.

In Manila, traveling around the city would require constantly catching a ride. For instance, a Mandaluyong resident without a car would have to call a taxi or a motorcycle taxi to get to his place of employment in a nearby Rockwell in Makati. Imagine there is simply a bridge between the two locations.

The lack of an adequate mass transit system continues to be the principal issue plaguing Metro Manila’s lower classes.

AS FAR as motorcycle forms go, few are as admired as the bobber style. With its minimalist yet muscular lines and distinctive riding position will give any big bike enthusiast a sense of authority when tackling the road.

To give Filipino riders the chance to experience this classic bike, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) recently introduced The All-New Rebel1100. This big bike model features an eye-catching modern bobber design, a classic single-round LED headlight, and hunched fuel tank. Not only does this design evoke vintageinspired styling, but it also gives the rider a relaxed riding posture. This allows the rider to experience a comfortable—and sophisticated—riding experience that’s perfect for both long and short-distance travels. And since it comes at a suggested retail price of PhP650,000, owning this stylish and high performing big bike is within easy reach.

MPT Mobility provides smart solutions for LGUs

MPT Mobility, the innovations arm of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), launched its Smart Urban Mobility Solutions™ (SUM Solutions™) suite, which aims to collaborate with local government units (LGUs) under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to address mobility challenges in their local areas through tech-driven mobility solutions.

SUM Solutions is a land mobility ecosystem that provides intelligent transportation management systems, peak-hour congestion pricing solutions, area-based monitoring and enforcement capabilities, smart parking systems, efficient public transportation and fleet management solutions, and roadside assistance support. These integrated services, supported by relevant policies from the LGUs, will help create more efficient transportation systems, reduce congestion, and promote road safety among their constituents.

MPTC and MPT Mobility’s CEO Rodrigo E.

Franco shared how PPPs pave the way to projects that speed up progress on the local level,

“We highlight our capability to finance, construct, and operate major projects with LGUs, and one particular success story is the CCLEX (Cebu Cordova Link Expressway) project, which is a joint venture with Cebu City and the municipality of Cordova. We are excited to work with LGUs to provide solutions, address their mobility problems, and create lasting social impact and value in the lives of their residents, allowing them to move freely and provide opportunities to improve local economies.”

The All-New Rebel1100’s styling is vintageinspired, its performance specifications are definitely avant-garde. Specifically, this bike is powered by a 1,083cc, Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, Single-Overhead Cam (SOHC) engine capable of producing 64kW of power @7,000rpm, and 98Nm of torque @ 4,750rpm. When combined with the bike’s 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)—Honda’s exclusive automatic-style shifting clutch—you get a bike that provides the rider with exceptional riding confidence and performance control. It also comes with Cruise Control, and advanced Selectable Riding Mode. The Cruise Control feature allows the rider to maintain a steady speed within a specified range. This greatly helps reduce fatigue when traveling long distances making sure the rider arrives comfortable after a long road trip. Meanwhile, the Selectable Riding Mode enables the rider to choose from four performance modes: Standard, Sport, Rain, and User, each of which offers different levels of power feel, torque control, engine brake, and shift schedule. Standard mode is ideal for everyday riding in optimal conditions. Perfect for cruising around the city. Sport mode gives you a more aggressive throttle response. Great for winding road conditions and performanceoriented riding. Rain mode provides maximum safety control in wet conditions.

Finally, this big bike offers all of its advanced performance potentials while maintaining a safe ride. This is achieved via the bike’s front and rear disc brakes with 2-Channel ABS and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) with Wheelie Control. The bike’s braking system ensures you’re able to stop immediately without giving up control. The exclusive HSTC system with Wheelie Control is engineered to maintain proper grip when driving over slippery roads increasing the rider’s sense of security. The big bike also has a USB Socket Type C under the seat for charging your phone and other gadgets. And all of these systems can be monitored efficiently on the bike’s high-tech inverted LCD meter display.

With all these advanced features and eye-catching modern bobber design, The All-New Rebel1100 is the perfect choice for Filipino riders looking to up their game in both style and performance.