Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Inc. have introduced a new era of sustainable transport in the Philippines through the launch of Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping. This move brings smart, convenient, and accessible electric two-wheelers to customers in the country, addressing Filipinos’ daily pain points related to expensive gas prices and carbon emissions.
The companies aim to promote sustainable urban mobility, battle climate change, and provide a superior riding experience for consumers. The public availability of Gogoro Smartscooters® and battery-swapping stations in Metro Manila is set for Q4 2023.
This launch is a major milestone in the partners’ shared commitment to sustainability and the Philippine government’s sustainable development agenda. It also marks the Philippine entry of Gogoro, a brand that has transformed two-wheel mobility in Taiwan and fostered a new smart mobility industry with a network of eco-friendly businesses and end-users. Gogoro’s convenient and cost-efficient battery-swapping technology is set to ease congestion while reducing carbon emissions in the metro, serving as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional modes of transportation.
This move towards sustainable transport aligns with the government’s long-term agenda to promote environment-friendly transport options and foster digitalization as mobility needs of Filipino individuals and businesses rise.
