Butuan Mulitcab Operators Transport Service Cooperative or BUMOTSCO recently acquired the initial two units of the Dongfeng Class 2 Modern PUV. Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto), through its dealer, Davao Bonifacio Motors, Inc., made the delivery in early September.

With an expected 50-unit supply arrangement, this is the first step by the transport cooperative in complying with the public transportation modernization program spearheaded by the Department of Transportation.

“We are glad that we had the opportunity to supply high quality and affordable Dongfeng vehicles to help modernize public transportation in the country. These modern PUVs will mostly benefit the riding public as it is safer and offers more convenience.” as quoted from Mr. Art Balmadrid, the VP and General Manager of PilipinasAuto.

The Dongfeng Class 2 Modern PUV can carry 17 people seated plus 9 standing under normal non-COVID 19 pandemic situation. This vehicle is powered by a Euro 4 compliant 2.8 liter common rail diesel engine with 115 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 260 Nm at 2,000 rpm and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. With an introductory price of P 1.960-million, overhead air-conditioning is standard along with other LTFRB approved accessories such as: Automatic Fare Collection System, CCTV with recorder, LED route display, GPS tracking, LCD Monitor, and WiFi.

Warranty coverage is one of the best in the industry at 2 years or 100,000 kilometers whichever comes first.