Helicopter Ride-Sharing Services Launches In Metro Manila

Helicopter Ride-Sharing Services For Metro Manila, Nearby Provinces

HELICOPTER – Singapore-based helicopter ride-sharing services is launched on Wednesday, April 3.

The commuters and motorists in Metro Manila spend hours on the road because of the heavy traffic.

This problem has been in the country since big factories and companies boomed in the National Capital Region (NCR).

manila-traffic — Photo Source: Carmudi Philippines

The Philippine government has been trying to solve this issue. They conducted road widening and add more trains to the big cities.

Businessmen tried to help by introducing ride-sharing platforms like Angkas, Uber, and Grab. So far, these ideas helped the commuters to avoid the stressful traffic.

Based on a report from Inquirer, a new ride-sharing platform was introduced on Wednesday, April 3 in Metro Manila.

It is a Singapore-based helicopter “Ascent” helps commuters reach their destination in a very short time.

According to the report, the helicopter will provide services in Metro Manila and it’s nearby provinces.

During the press con, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ascent, Lionel Sinal-Sinelnikoff, said their service aims to lessen the people’s traffic problem in Manila.

“Despite being one of the fastest growing business hubs in Southeast Asia, Manila’s traffic situation is also one of the most challenging in the region,” he said.

Helicopter ride in Manila — Photo Source: Inquirer

Based on the report, two helicopters will be used for transport services. The Bell 429 can accommodate 7 commuters while the Airbus H125 can carry 5 commuters.

“Through the Ascent platform, we aim to connect CBDs more easily and promote the country as an ideal destination to conduct business helped by urban air mobility,” said the CEO.

Here are the routes and their corresponding prices: