Megaworld is accelerating the electrification of its CityLink bus fleet with the deployment of electric buses in McKinley Hill and Newport City, following a partnership with Movem Electric, Inc., the electric mobility arm of Meralco. The program, which includes additional rollouts in Uptown Bonifacio and Visayas townships and nine more units scheduled by 2026, marks a major step in integrating e-buses into regular operations across Megaworld’s estates.

The program began with the first e-bus deployed in McKinley Hill earlier this year, with another unit scheduled for Newport City by December. Movem and Megaworld plan to deploy additional e-buses in Uptown Bonifacio and several Visayas townships, supported by a long-term roadmap to fully electrify the developer’s bus fleet. Nine more units are slated for deployment by 2026.

Each unit can carry 24 seated and 11 standing passengers and will operate alongside existing internal combustion engine buses, which are planned to be gradually phased out. Movem is also preparing EV charging infrastructure to maximize fleet uptime and ensure smoother operations as more units are added.

Megaworld said the collaboration reinforces its sustainability goals across its townships. “This partnership is a vital step towards fulfilling our vision of building sustainable townships across the Philippines. An important part of this initiative is being able to provide innovative mobility solutions for people who live, work, and play in our townships. This partnership with Movem is just the beginning of bringing this vision to reality,” Megaworld Head of Estate Management Don Earl Caagbay said.

The companies said the shift to e-buses supports efforts to reduce carbon emissions, minimize noise pollution, and offer commuters a more comfortable and efficient ride. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of residents, workers, and daily commuters traveling to and from Megaworld townships.

Movem Chief Operating Officer Maria Francesca Defensor expressed the company’s commitment to supporting the transition. “We are committed to continue supporting Megaworld to accelerate their electric mobility initiatives. It is through working with like-minded partners that we can drive the Philippines’ journey towards cleaner and greener transportation,” she said.

With growing interest in sustainable mobility solutions, the partnership positions Megaworld’s townships as early adopters of gree

ner transport models for large-scale developments.

What sustainable mobility solutions would you like to see adopted more widely in major Philippine townships?

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