The Transportation Department said it allotted P65.48 million to refurbish 34 escalators of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 over next eight months.
The agency said it awarded the refurbishment of 34 Mitsubishi-brand escalators to International Elevator & Equipment Inc. through the Department of Budget and Management’s procurement service.
IEEI holds proprietary rights to rehabilitate the second batch of escalators, being the brand’s exclusive distributor. It will undertake such works within 223 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.
The company will rehabilitate 34 escalators in the Araneta Center-Cubao, Shaw Boulevard, Boni, Buendia, Ayala and Taft stations.
“This project aims to provide relief to commuters—especially senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women,” the department said.