New Ride-Hailing Hub Opens at NAIA Terminal 3

(SPOT.ph) Anyone who's ever booked a ride at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) knows the struggle of waiting forever to get picked up or, just when you're rushing to make your flight, waiting to get dropped off at the curbside of Terminal 3. And of course, traffic congestion is only getting worse because of the holidays. Thankfully, some relief has arrived in the form of a centralized hub for ride-hailing services and metered taxis.

The hub is located at the Multi-Level Parking Building, which is a 6,000-square-meter facility with 401 parking slots, 18 loading bays, and dedicated lanes for transport network vehicles—all in a bid to improve traffic flow at Terminal 3. 

As of writing, two transport operators are currently stationed at the hub: Grab Philippines and JoyRide Car.

Angkas is also preparing to deploy its four-wheeled ride service, Angcars, at the hub soon. Each operator has deployed dedicated airport pickup drivers to make the process smoother.

 “This initiative is a game-changer not just for Grab drivers but for all ride-hailing drivers operating at NAIA Terminal 3,” Grab Philippines Country Head Ronald Roda said.

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How to book a ride at NAIA Terminal 3

Passengers with ride-hailing apps can follow a straightforward process for pickups. Once a ride is booked, travelers should head to the G/F (Level A) of the Multi-Level Parking Building near Exit Gate 7 of Terminal 3. Queuing assistants will assign a loading bay where passengers can meet their drivers.

For those without ride-hailing apps, on-the-spot bookings can also be made for Grab and JoyRide at lounges next to the parking area, with each operator offering immediate booking assistance.

Drop-offs for ride-hailing services remain unchanged at their current locations within Terminal 3, so only the pickup process has been relocated to the new facility.

This hub comes just in time as authorities prepare for an influx of passengers at NAIA with the holidays around the corner. Plus, there’s even more reason to book a ride now that overnight parking fees at NAIA have tripled since October.

Also read: From P300 to P1,200: Overnight Parking at NAIA Just Got a Lot More Expensive