NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), on Sunday, Dec. 8, officially opened the centralized hub at the Terminal 3 for ride-hailing services and metered taxis of transport network vehicle service (TNVS) operators.
The hub is located at the multi-level parking building at Terminal 3, featuring 401 parking slots, 18 loading bays, and dedicated lanes for TNVS, with multiple entry and exit points in a bid to ensure seamless traffic management.
“With a centralized hub and diverse transportation options, we are bringing more order and efficiency to the airport. This is part of our commitment to making travel smoother and stress-free for every passenger,” NNIC general manager Lito Alvarez said.
The central hub had a soft launch on Dec. 5, and became fully operational on Sunday ahead of the anticipated influx during the Christmas travel season.
The development was welcomed by three major TNVS operators which have committed to deploying dedicated airport pickup drivers.
NNIC said it recorded four-year high passenger and flight volumes during the Undas season, handling 932,405 passengers and 5,627 flights between Oct. 29 and Nov. 4, 2024. It recorded an 87.99 percent on-time performance for arriving flights.
NNIC, made up of San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics Inc., RLW Aviation Development Inc., and Incheon International Airport Corp., took over NAIA on Sept. 14, 2024.
The NNIC in March inked a P170.6-billion concession agreement with the Department of Transportation to take over NAIA after it offered the highest share of its future revenues from operating the gateway to the government.
The group committed at least P122.3 billion in capital investments for the entire 25-year concession period, equivalent to P4.89 billion per year. It would need to make an upfront payment of P30 billion to the government, and another P2 billion in annual payments for the duration of the contract. (GMA Integrated News)
