Motorists get 3G help on Holy Week

By Daxim L. Lucas, Inquirer

THIS Holy Week travel season, telecom giant Smart Communications Inc. will provide high-tech road assistance to motorists, including real time view of traffic situation along major thoroughfares to and from Metro Manila.
The service, a part of Petron Corp.’s roadside assistance, began on Wednesday, but is expected to come into full use Thursday as motorists stream out of the city for the four-day Lenten break.

Smart is providing 40 mobile phone units and free airtime to motorist support teams of Petron deployed along major thoroughfares beginning Holy Wednesday up to Easter Sunday.

The mobile giant’s service includes free use of third-generation (3G) network technology, which will give travelers a view of traffic situation in selected areas and help them decide on the best route to take.

The Smart 3G and WiFi booths are located at the Petron Express Centers on the North Luzon Expressway in Marilao, Bulacan (northbound); and in Bocaue, Bulacan (southbound).

Motorists can also avail of the Smart 3G service at the Petron Express Center at Km. 29, San Pedro, Laguna (southbound) along the South Luzon Expressway; and at Petron STAR in Lipa City, Batangas at the STAR Tollway.