With the chaos of traffic this Christmas season, Grab Philippines is offering motorists a FREE Bus and Jeepney rides from December 13 to Dec 24 with their Grab Christmas Express, a campaign that aims to bring more consumers in Metro Manila closer to home this yuletide season.

Anchored on transport solutions that aim to address the limited number of available TNVS units vs. high demand during holidays, Grab has found a way to provide an additional commuting option through Buses and Jeepneys services.

How to avail the free rides? Grab users can easily avail of the Grab Christmas Express Bus and Jeepneys by claiming their Christmas Express Unlimited Pass from the in-app GrabRewards catalogue. The ticket can be used multiple times, but is equivalent to one seat only. The Grab buses are operating from 5:00pm to 11:00pm covering SM Megamall to SM North in partnership with Froehlich Tours Inc., and Mckinley Hill to San Lorenzo Place route from 5:00pm – 10:00pm, in partnership with Citylink Coach Services.

Grab Christmas Express Jeepneys can also be availed using the same Christmas Express Unlimited Pass. Grab Jeepney rides will operate on busy and high-demand locations with first-come-first-serve basis covering the following routes and schedules:

  • Ayala-Market-Market – 11am – 11pm
  • EDSA-Pasig – 11am – 8:00pm
  • EDSA Crossing-Kalentong – 8:00am – 4:00pm
  • PRC-Mantrade-Kayamanan C – 8:00am – 4:00pm
  • Guadalupe-Gate 3 (Modern Jeep) – 11am – 11pm

In a press statement, Cindy Toh, Country Marketing Head of Grab Philippines, said, “There were many challenges that Grab faced this year. 2018 is indeed a big learning opportunity for us. We are thankful for our consumers who opened up and shared their concerns, pushing us to do better and continue improving. As we end this year, we want our consumers to take away the feeling of home, the joy of being with the people and things that matter to them. We are privileged to be the conduit of this feeling this Christmas.”

Toh explained, “The Grab Christmas Express campaign comes together in Grab’s Better Everyday credo, which, among its services, only has one goal—to improve your everyday experience. We are mindful that going home can be more challenging this season and we are happy to provide support for our commuting public.”