DAVAO CITY- The City Government of Davao has
purchased an initial batch of 120 Tata Ace II vehicles for emergency response.
“The Tata Ace is the only vehicle that has a
diesel engine, it has sold a million units in India already.” Nicandro Mariano
general manager of the Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, distributor of Tata vehicles in
the country said of the main reason it was chosen by the city.
Slightly bigger than a gasoline-powered
multi-cab, The Ace Tata can seat 14- 16 persons, its high clearance will help
the vehicle traverse flooded streets.
The City Government is aiming to provide 184
barangays comprising the city each with an Ace Tata emergency response.
Mariano said the vehicles are developed
ina way which can fit the needs of the barangay.
The initial batch of the vehicles were turned
over to City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte during the blessing of the Tata Motors Davao
showroom yesterday (December 18).
Mayor Duterte said they chose Tata since the
brand is known for its quality and durability. He said there are no recall
issues over the said vehicle and it being widely sold and used in India.
The Ace utility vehicles are more spacious
than multicab vehicles but also small enough narrow barangay streets in the
city ideal as a responder vehicle in the barangays. (PIA/RG Alama)
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