Visitors, residents, and workers in Camp John Hay can now enjoy free, eco-friendly rides through the John Hay Loop, a six-month pilot electric vehicle (EV) shuttle service launched by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), its subsidiary John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC), and private partners DeviceDesign Co. Ltd., LexSwitch, and the Cordillera Basic Sector Transport Cooperative.
The program seeks to ease mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and encourage sustainable transport in one of the city’s prime destinations, directly benefiting nearly 4,000 people who live and work in the estate, along with thousands of eco-conscious tourists.
Three EV shuttles, each with a 22-seat and 9-standee capacity, are now serving eight stations across Camp John Hay:
- Main Gate Station – John Hay Trade and Cultural Center
- Filling Station A – near Le Monet Hotel
- Scout Hill Station A – near Camp John Hay Grounds
- Mile Hi Station A – from Forest Lodge
- Gate 4 Station – to South Drive and Outlook Drive
- Sheridan Station – near John Hay Golf
- Mile Hi Station B – going to Forest Lodge
- Filling Station B – going to Main Gate
Each EV unit runs on a 70-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery with fast charging capability, enabling a full recharge in less than 90 minutes. They are also equipped with a 7kWh onboard slow charger as backup.
“The John Hay Loop moves us closer to a cleaner, faster, and more connected Baguio,” said BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang. “Through this partnership with the private sector and international community, we are building a sustainable transport model that will benefit residents, workers, and tourists for years to come.”
The EV loop is part of a broader collaboration formalized in June 2025 when BCDA and JHMC signed an MOU with DeviceDesign, LexSwitch, and the Cordillera Basic Sector Transport Cooperative for the development of an integrated mobility system in Camp John Hay. LexBuild Group and LexSwitch EcoMobility Inc. are providing the EV units and charging stations, while DeviceDesign handles station markers and monitoring technology.
Over the pilot period, DeviceDesign and the transport cooperative will study ridership patterns, commuter experience, and operational efficiency to help determine long-term viability.
BCDA said the initiative demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and Goal 13: Climate Action.
By pioneering clean transport in Camp John Hay, BCDA hopes to set a national benchmark for sustainable mobility in tourism and leisure estates.
