Foton F-Jeepney F29 bolsters Grotto-Novaliches transport operations    

Foton Philippines has just handed over several F-Jeepney F29 units to the Grotto-Novaliches Transport Service Cooperative (GNTSC). This will serve to bolster the group’s fleet of public utility vehicles. 

GNTSC's brand new Foton F-Jeepney F29 units

Among those present at the turnover ceremony were City of San Jose Mayor Arthur B. Robes, Vice Mayor Efren Bartolome, GNTSC Chairman Jayson Valerio, and Foton Philippines President Errol Duenas who led other Foton PH executives during the event.  

Spearheading this partnership with GNTSC was the Foton Marilao dealership. GNTSC chose the Foton F-Jeepney F29 as they are designed to meet the rigors of being daily driven on urban and provincial roads. 

The engine that the said model uses is also known to come with an “outstanding shelf life” according to Foton. This of course is a requirement for public utility vehicles. To be more specific, it's an American-made 3.8-liter Cummins ISF turbodiesel engine paired to a six-speed manual gearbox, with power sent to the rear wheels. 

At the maximum, this Cummins mill can produce up to 154 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. This particular engine is also compliant with Euro IV Emissions Standards. 

The F-Jeepney itself also comes in two forms. There’s the Class 3 F-Jeepney which can seat up to 26 occupants, and the F11 F-Jeepney which can carry up to eleven passengers. For its part, the F29 specifically features better safety as well as convenience for passengers. It is kitted out with a security camera and location tracker as well as an automatic fare collection system.  

Members of the GNTSC together at the turnover ceremony

Also present on this model are a passenger stop button, anti-lock braking, automatic adjusting brake clearance system, and electronic signages for better visibility. It is also equipped with air-conditioning and has provisions for on-board WiFi connectivity. Another thing about the F-Jeepney F29 is that Foton Philippines offers it with a three-year or 100,000-kilometer warranty, whichever comes first.  

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