The premium airport bus service going to and from NAIA Terminals 1 to 4, Ube Express, has recently announced that it will be expanding its Makati route, providing commuters from Glorietta and Greenbelt convenient access and travel to the airport, via high-end Mercedes-Benz buses.
The liner revealed that it has signed an agreement with Ayala Center Estate Association (ACEA) and Ayala Malls to the new route includes stops at Glorietta 4 and 5 and hotels within Ayala Center Makati such as The Ascott, Peninsula Manila, Shangri-la, New World, Fairmont Makati, Holiday Inn and Suites, and Dusit Hotel to pick up passengers going to NAIA Terminals 1 to 4, according to a news article by The Philippine Star.
A new Ube Express hub will be operating soon from Park Square, where mall goers of Glorietta and Greenbelt can conveniently connect to other modes of public transportation.
The key feature of the service is the bus itself – a Mercedes-Benz MCV C 120 Low-entry model – which features state-of-the-art technology including EURO V and BlueTec engine, smooth steering, powerful braking systems, low-entry design, body designed with high force absorption, PWD compatibility, ergonomically sound seats and ample room.
Other features that commuters can take advantage of include: online booking service, GPS tracking, a mobile tracking app, radio communications, onboard WIFI, CCTV cameras, the exclusive use of Petron Fuel and e-ticketing technology (e.g. tap card and credit card).
Bus routes also currently cover a large base of stops as apart from the Makati CBD, such as Entertainment City, Roxas Boulevard, and Intramuros. It also plans to grow its area of coverage in the future to include other key locations in the Metro.
