Epson Singapore to boost enterprise and business segments

Epson Singapore recently announced its commitment to the business and office segments as it moves to strengthen its product offerings for enterprise and corporate customers in the B2B space. As the company continues to evolve to focus on the needs of businesses, it has seen positive growth, reflected in its business growth of 11.3% CAGR from FY15 to FY17 in SE Asia, and we expect this strong growth to continue.

Seiko Epson Corporation President Minoru Usui delivered the keynote address during Epson Singapore’s 35th Anniversary


Epson will continue to leverage its core technologies by drawing on its manufacturing expertise to create new innovations in its key areas of inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics that will bring new value to its customers through precision and smart technologies that will reduce the impact on our environment.

 
Seiko Epson Corporation President Minoru Usui delivered the keynote address during Epson Singapore’s 35th Anniversary. Mr. Toshimitsu Tanaka, Managing Director (Southeast Asia) Epson Singapore

Mr. Toshimitsu Tanaka, Managing Director (Southeast Asia) Epson Singapore

“Epson takes a unique approach to innovation and business, and is backed by a long history of artisanship and attention to the details. We are moving to expand our focus and deepen our efforts to serve the high growth potential markets in a range of business segments. We aim to continue to bring innovations to our business customers that will deliver on precision and performance, and to push the boundaries of imagination and possibility,” said Tanaka Toshimitsu, Managing Director (SE Asia), Epson Singapore.

Epson Moverio BT-350 and BT 2200 launched during Epson Singapore’s anniversary




Visual Communications for Businesses


Epson Moverio BT-350 and BT 2200 launched during Epson Singapore’s anniversary.

Epson continues to hold the dominant market leadership position for projectors as the top projector brand, at 37.3% in Southeast Asia as of FY17Q1 according to Futuresource. Through expanding its high brightness laser projector line-up, Epson aims to meet the needs of the different business segments across corporate, government and education sectors.

Epson’s latest Moverio smart glasses launched during the anniversary event, the BT-350 and BT-2200, provides an enhanced augmented reality experience catering to commercial and industrial environments. With enhanced durability and flexibility as key focus, the smart glasses are more compact and comfortable for increased performance.

The Moverio BT-350 is designed for a busy commercial environment suited for sharing with multiple users with the world’s first multi-unit docking station for easy multi-fleet management such as tourist attractions. The Moverio Pro BT-2200 smart headset is suited for industrial and other enterprise AR applications such as remote technical assistance and features a new hinge specifically designed to fit over front brim helmets.

Inkjet Printing for Businesses

Through its innovation in its Micro Piezo printhead technology, Epson aims to meet the needs for the different office segments from small businesses to large enterprises and to replace laser printers with inkjet. Epson is currently one of the leaders of the inkjet printer market, with 32% share in SE Asia.

The recent launch of the WorkForce Enterprise series, the WF-C20590, brought high-speed, high-productivity printers that deliver outstanding quality inkjet printing to enterprises, while helping companies lower total cost of ownership. Built with Epson’s PrecisionCore linehead technology, the printers print at breakthrough printing speeds of up to 100 pages per minute (ppm), one of the fastest speeds in inkjet printing, reinventing business printing in the office while rivalling laser printers in quality, durability, serviceability and cost.

  In professional printing, Epson will continue to drive the shift from analogue to digital textile printing for the large format printers to meet the growing demand. In the digital textile printing industry, Smithers Pira forecasts 17.5% annual growth for digital textile print, with a revenue growth forecast at an annual average of 12.3% for 2016 to 2021.



Epson continues to drive innovation in the commercial and industrial printer markets for photo graphics, signage, textile and label printing amongst printing providers, retail stores and the like, and is expanding throughout the Southeast Asia region.


Industrial Robotics

 
The latest Epson SCARA robots Mr. Munenori Ando, Executive Officer, General Administrative Manager, Sales & Marketing Division- Seiko Epson Corporation during the Key  Product Showcase

The recent launch of the new T3 series robots has expanded Epson’s comprehensive line up of SCARA robots and offers a low total cost of ownership with 30% less power usage than conventional SCARA robots. The compact and versatile entry-level model is ideal for simple pick-and-place applications such as assembly, inspection and feeding tasks. It comes with the option to combine with Epson’s Vision Systems that can enable the robots to ‘see’, with powerful image processing systems that detect and position objects reliably.

Epson is a global leader in high-precision SCARA robots which are deployed in the manufacturing industry for a wide variety of applications. Going forward, Epson envisions developing robots to see, sense, think and work like humans, and working alongside and supporting humans in a variety of situations.


Celebrating Epson Singapore’s 35th Anniversary 

Epson celebrated its 35th Anniversary by revealing product showcase and sharing its latest innovations in inkjet printing, visual communications and industrial robotics at Capella Singapore. Showcased for the first time in the region are the Moverio smart glasses BT-350 and BT-2200, alongside other key products including the T3 industrial robot, a digital textile printer and other innovations.

Toby’s Sports Elevates Store Design to World-Class Standards

Toby’s Sports, the largest multi-brand sports retailer in the Philippines, recently introduced a new store concept that transforms the customer experience in a streamlined, modern retail space as part of its efforts to continuously elevate its stores to match global standards.

Known for its long sports heritage, excellent repertoire of products, and strong sports and fitness advocacy, Toby’s Sports has captured the hearts and trust of Filipinos, leading the market for sporting goods retailing in the Philippines for almost 40 years with its dedication to improving its products, customer service, as well as expanding its doors to reach more and more customers. Not to rest on its laurels, Toby’s Sports has once again transformed its stores, introducing a new concept that is truly a cut above other players in the sports industry, and has elevated the brand to world-class retail standards.

The revamped store, dubbed the ‘Elite’ concept, focuses on improving the customer’s buying journey with distinct sections for Men, Women and Kids, and is then divided by the specific sports categories, namely Basketball, Running, Training, Fitness, Watersports, Team Sports, Outdoor and Martial arts. This makes it easy for customers to select all their gears for their intended sport or activity in one area. Each area is merchandised with well-curated selection of products from the world's best sports brands. Life-size mannequins, colorful graphics and digital displays adorn each section, showing off the latest technologies and equipment in each sport category. Each section is also staffed by knowledgeable and passionate sports specialists who provide can provide helpful advice for any type of athlete or skill level.

“We have managed to stay ahead all these years by continuously looking for ways to improve our stores, our product offerings and how we serve our customers.  In this new store concept, the design team at Toby's Sports set out to create a store that embodies our passion for sports, and at the same time elevate the overall look and customer experience to global standards,” said Toby Claudio, President of Quorum International Inc., the parent company of Toby’s Sports.

More Toby’s Sports stores get the new retail design treatment

The new store design concept was first introduced in its stores in SM Megamall, Greenhills and UP Town Center to overwhelmingly positive feedback. Toby’s Sports has since opened two more stores that follow the new concept, the latest of which is a 150-sqm store in Gateway Mall in Cubao, just a stone’s throw away from the legendary Araneta Coliseum, allowing Toby’s Sports to cater to sports fans that visit the area regularly.

“One of our greatest strengths as a retailer is having conveniently-located stores, being present in most of the major malls in the country. We now have over 50 stores that cater to millions of Filipinos nationwide, and the growth does not stop here. We have even bigger plans next year as we celebrate our 40th year anniversary that will surely excite our customers and further solidify our place as the number one multi-brand sports retailer in the country,” Claudio said.

Toby’s Sports is also set to re-open its SM City San Pablo branch in Laguna under the new concept store design this month, and plans to spend over P50M to renovate more of its stores to follow the new design in the coming year.

SM Markets launched the stylish limited edition SM Greenbag just in time for the holidays

Tis the season of shopping, when everyone is toting paper bags everywhere, in the malls, groceries or at the night market. What to bring during this season is an ecobag, big enough to carry all your gifts.  The bigger and stronger your eco bag is, the better. I remember owning an SM Greenbag before, its always a habit of mine to buy one to make room to all that shopping sprees. Im just glad that SM Markets offers bigger and stylish SM Greenbag this time of the year.

To celebrate the 10th year of the Philippines’ first reusable bag, the SM Greenbag, SM Markets launched the limited edition SM Greenbag just in time for the holidays; a time filled with multiple shopping trips to groceries, supermarkets, and malls. Whether it’s Christmas shopping, enjoying a get together or reunion meal with family and friends, or stocking up on supplies to make that special feast for our loved ones, we all can’t avoid that mad shopping rush the ‘Ber’ months bring.

PBE Sustainability Officer Ma. Katreena Pillejera, SM Markets’ Herson Sy and Hendrik Sy, Unilever Philippines CEO Benjie Yap, Celebrity guest Camille Prats-Yambao, SM Supermarket President Joey Mendoza, Unilever Philippines Legal Director Atty. Tina Reyes, Unilever Philippines VP for Supply Chain Marika Lindstrom, Unilever Philippines VP of Customer Development Fredy Ong, Unilever Philippines Modern Trade Head Diane Tan, Unilever Philippines VP of Sustainable Business and Communications Ed Sunico, SM Hypermarket SVP for Operations Arnold Daluz, Unilever Philippines Business Manager Sherwin Ang, and SaveMore Market President Jojo Tagbo

The new SM Greenbag sports stylish chevron waves of red and green that goes well with the Holidays but subtle enough to be used beyond the most awaited season. And for the same price, the new SM Greenbag now boasts a larger capacity of 3 shopping bags combined. This means, your holiday shopping just got better! Like the original SM Greenbag that started the green movement a decade ago, the new SM Greenbag’s reusability literally makes it an Earth-saver every time it is used and reused.

A multi-awarded decade of going green

“We would like to thank the support of the millions of shoppers who continue to reuse their SM Greenbags especially those who believed in our advocacy since day one; a time we were the only retailer pushing for reusable shopping bags. We know that our shoppers will be busy buying gifts for their loved ones as well as ingredients for upcoming parties and Noche Buena that’s why we are introducing the bigger and stronger SM Greenbag. By strengthening the pioneering SM Greenbag, we aim to continue doing our part for the environment in a stronger and more exciting way and this affirms our commitment towards greener and more sustainable shopping habits.” said SM Supermarket president Joey Mendoza.

SM Supermarket President Joey Mendoza, SM Retail Vice Chairman Herbert Sy, PBE Sustainability Officer Ma. Katreena Pillejera, SaveMore Market President Jojo Tagbo, SMIC Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Chito Macapagal and SMIC Government Relations Atty. Danny Cruz

Since its launch in 2007, there have been 38 million instances that SM Greenbags have been used which means over 75 million plastic bags were saved, assuming that one greenbag equates to two large plastic bags. SM Markets strengthened their advocacy by launching the Join the M.O.B. (MyOwnBag) campaign which declared every Wednesdays plastic-free days and rewarded SM Greenbag users with incentives.

“It is our privilege to be a partner of SM’s Greenbag program to promote greener and more sustainable shopping habits,” said Unilever Philippines Chairman Benjie Yap. “Collaboration with like-minded companies allows us to address the public demand for socially and environmentally responsible companies and the accolades received by this program is a testament of the positive impact of partnerships,” says Yap.

Bigger, stronger, better
With the new limited edition SM Greenbag being bigger and stronger, shoppers can now worry less and carry more items when they shop with their SM Greenbag. Instead of toting around single-use throw-away bags, the sturdy limited-edition Greenbag will help you gather all your shopping and belongings easily. And with its new red and green style, you’ll look a lot more fashionable when you shop too! Lastly, it is the eco-friendly choice that can be quickly incorporated into our everyday life with minimal effort.

The SM Greenbag can be used for more than just your grocery shopping this holiday season. Bring it with you when you’re Christmas shopping and you’ll be able to cut back on unnecessary use of paper and plastic bags. You can also use it to carry your gifts when it’s time to give them out to your family and friends, or even when bringing those delicious dishes for your potluck parties.

Keep it everywhere
Even after the holidays, the SM Greenbag will still be your bestfriend. It’s not just good for bringing groceries, it’s also stylish and sturdy enough to use in the gym, to carry baby essentials, and to bring your much needed personal belongings.

An easy way to remember to use your Greenbag is by storing them in your car after every use, or by your front door and office desk so that you always have at least one Greenbag on hand when you need to carry all your different things or when you need to make an unscheduled grocery trip. The new limited edition SM Greenbag is available for a short period of time in SM Markets stores nationwide for only P35.

This holiday season can become more meaningful from start to finish when the season of giving isn’t limited to the gifts we give. It truly is better to give than to receive, especially when we’re giving back to our very own environment and community.

Goldilocks celebrates National Cake Day!

Filipinos always have a lot of reasons to celebrate in life - a celebration of an accomplishment, a celebration of another year in life, a celebration of commitment of vows, or a celebration of thanksgiving. That’s why Goldilocks continues to make these joyous occasions memorable and special because the company believes that behind every slice of Goldilocks cake is a sweet story.

November 26 is celebrated worldwide as “National Cake Day”. Being the country’s number one bakeshop, Goldilocks is once again at the forefront of this observance. Earlier in the week, they brought an assortment of delightful cakes – not to mention an array of delightful activities – to the residents of the Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila.

On the day itself, Goldilocks aims to make the celebration even bigger and bolder by giving another “cake-all-you-can” buffet to all cake Goldilovers from Manila and different parts of the country, namely key stores in Batangas, Pangasinan, Cebu, Iloilo, Cagayan De Oro, Davao. In other Goldilocks branches nationwide, customers get a free slice of cake.

Goldilocks Marketing Director, Ms. Cherry Caluya

To learn more about Goldilocks’ events and how it is bringing the joy of National Cake Day to the Philippines, you may follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldiclocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph []

PAMI Takes Financial Inclusion a Step Further

Philam Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI), Philam Life’s mutual fund providing subsidiary, heads into the fourth quarter of 2017 with a new thrust for financial inclusion   by launching new minimum investment amounts.

“Given the number of new investors that took advantage of our previous PHP5,000 minimum investment amount, we are ready to make wealth creation a reality for even more people,” noted Eric Lustre, CEO and President of PAMI. “Our overarching goal in PAMI has always been financial inclusion and empowerment for all Filipinos. This goal is driven by Philam Life’s core value of ‘malasakit’, which is why we are passionate about making the proper financial instruments accessible to those who need it the most,” he added.

In the past, a minimum amount of PHP5,000 was needed to start investing with PAMI, with subsequent investments from PHP1,000 upwards. This has been lowered considerably to PHP1,000, with subsequent investments of PHP500 upwards now accepted. 

The new minimum investment amounts cover conservative, moderate, and aggressive funds, so interested investors can choose from the PAMI Equity Index Fund (PEIF), Philam Managed Income Fund (PMIF), Philam Fund Inc. (PFI), and the Philam Bond Fund (PBF). For those who want to place their money in the PAMI Asia Balanced Fund (PABF), a minimum of US$200 is required, with subsequent investments of US$50 upwards.

“If you think about these minimum investment amounts, you can almost imagine the way prepaid mobile opened up telecommunications for all socio-economic classes,” Lustre pointed out. “If you can buy a cellphone and spend on load regularly, the same practice can now allow you to become a legitimate investor, participate in the market, and take advantage of the current economic climate to grow your money. This seems to be the mindset of countless new investors we’ve seen in the past weeks,” he concluded. 

#TeamNico wins the second leg of Golden Fiesta’s Heart Healthy Camp

You only have one body to love , so look and take care of it by watching your diet, set your fitness goals and life balance. Stress management, sleep and relaxation are all important in maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. A fit body is a healthy body. The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy camp helps deliver your healthy goals by putting up its 2nd leg of holistic fitness program.

Power couple Solenn and Nico

The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy camp recently held its 2nd leg of fitness program led by celebrity health buffs in the country today.

The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy camp held its 2nd leg of fitness program at the Titan BGC last Nov 26

Celebrity hotties led by the Power couple Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico led other celebrities/fitness enthusiasts trying out various fitness routines. 

Golden Fiesta’s Heart Healthy Camp was also graced by former Philippine Azkals player Anton del Rosario and his fiancée, fashion designer royalty Sam Richelle; Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong; Mr. World Philippines 2016 Sam Ajdani; volleyball superstar Rachel Daquis; actress Maricar de Mesa; Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Parungao; model-mom Angel Jones; singer-actress Ana Roces; and model June Macasaet.

The celebrities split into two groups—Team Solenn and Team Nico—as they compete in circuit training.

Team Solenn is composed of celebrities Anton Del Rosario, Angel Jones, Hillaire Parungao, June Macasaet and Maricar de Mesa. 

Team Nico wins the 2nd leg of Golden Fiesta together with his celebrity health buff members  Sam Richelle, Ana Roces, Angella Ong, Rachel Daquiz and Sam Ajdani

Scores of young professionals who aspire to be healthy had a chance to interact with their celebrity fitspirations as they learned and enjoyed new fitness techniques at the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp—all for free.

Aside from joining various stations of workout activities manned by professional coaches and trainers, participants watched a live cooking demo—using heart-healthy Golden Fiesta Canola Oil—by celebrity chef and fitness buff Jose Sarasola. The chef-actor teaches participants how to prepare simple but healthy recipes at home, like Golden Fiesta Lettuce Salad with Guyabano Vinaigrette, Golden Fiesta Bangus Back Fillet and Adobo Kangkong Duo, and Golden Fiesta Japanese Chicken Katsu in Curry Sauce. Registered nutritionist and dietician Fia Batua gives free consultations to participants on how to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle.

“It’s not every day that we get a chance to train with our celebrity idols and fitspirations, not to mention jump-starting a new fitness regimen with them—for free. This is why we encourage everyone, especially residents of the metro and nearby areas, to sign up for the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp ” said Carl Constantino, category marketing manager at NutriAsia.

“It is a great opportunity for you to evaluate your lifestyle and initiate positive changes, including making the right food choices. After all, it’s an event made possible by heart-healthy Golden Fiesta Canola Oil.”

After the BGC leg, the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp will be held at Eton Centris Walk in Quezon City on December 3, Sunday.

The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp is coming soon to a venue near you, so don’t forget to check out Golden Fiesta’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GoldenFiestaPH/ for updates on upcoming legs.

Golden Fiesta by NutriAsia, the country’s number one cooking oil brand, is available in leading supermarkets nationwide. NutriAsia is a powerhouse of beloved, timeless, and iconic Filipino food brands that include Datu Puti, UFC, Silver Swan, Papa, Jufran, Mafran, Mang Tomas, and Golden Fiesta.

Locally by NutriAsia jump-starts a fun and free-spirited weekend with good food, refreshing drinks, and great company on the Fruit Truck’s launch at the 2017 BGC Passionfest

You have heard or maybe eat on one of those food truck. I tried a ramen food truck, a burger food truck, and of course the famous food truck from the Makati area where you can dine in al fresco.  But have you heard about fruit truck?

Locally from Nutri Asia recently launched their first Fruit truck  at the Bonifacio Global City on Nov. 24, Friday, the event was attended by Rising singer-guitarist Keiko Necesario Hip-hop artists and R&B singer-songwriter Quest and the media.

The food truck phenomenon isn’t putting the brakes on conquering the global food scene, sprouting all over the metro and serving our favorite delectable dishes in the most convenient ways. But given the food truck’s growing popularity and the dynamic innovation in foodservice, have you ever heard of… a FRUIT truck?

Now that may sound new, but not anymore. Juice when you thought that Locally Blended Juice Drink couldn’t get any closer, it rolls out its Locally Fruit Truck

Locally by NutriAsia, the first quirky Filipino juice line made from uniquely indigenous local fruits, jump-starts a fun and free-spirited weekend for millennials—and millennials at heart—with good food, refreshing drinks, and great company on the Fruit Truck’s launch at the 2017 BGC Passionfest.

The event,starts at  6 p.m., coincides with BGC’s annual celebration of local arts and culture and everything Filipino—a perfect partnership in every sense of the word.

And what’s more Filipino than indigenous local fruits grown in Philippine soil, farmed by Filipino hands, and squeezed into fun and unique Filipino flavors?



Passionfest attendees and art and music enthusiasts are in for a quirky treat as the Locally Fruit Truck dispenses some real fruity goodness with its juice drinks, all for FREE! These include Tamarind My Bell (tamarind), Pomelong & Lasting Love (pomelo), Save the Best for SinigueLAST (siniguelas), Calamansi’z the Day (calamansi), Guyabano-body But You (guyabano), You’ve Dalandan It Again (dalandan), and Mangosteenie Miney Mo (mangosteen). 

“The Locally Fruit Truck is our modern take on the ice cream truck—which makes us jump for joy when you see it on the road or hear its bells and music play. We want Filipinos to feel that way—but at the same time celebrating our local fruits and juices, and basically just celebrating being a Pinoy,” said Gretchen King, group product manager-specialty F&B at NutriAsia.

“The Locally Fruit Truck will serve free local juices made from homegrown fruits from different regions, exclusive Pinoy mixes co-created with expert liquid chef Liquido Maestro, and other fun Pinoy treats like no other.”

King reminds everyone to watch out for the Locally Fruit Truck’s upcoming stops in the metro and keep an eye for the special treats and other surprises that Locally is prepping for them.

“Locally has caught everyone’s attention not only due to its bright-colored and creative packaging but more so because of its fun indigenous flavors.

“Now, we want to bring this unique experience closer to more Filipinos by rolling out the Locally Fruit Truck starting with this launch, like how our classic ice cream trucks brought us a refreshing kind of happiness and nostalgia on its wheels,” King added.

Local fruits squeezed to produce Locally Blended Juice Drinks are sourced from different parts of the country, namely: tamarind from Batangas, Pangasinan, and Bulacan; calamansi from Isabela, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija; dalandan from Laguna and Mindoro; guyabano from Cebu and Misamis Occidental; pomelo from Davao; and siniguelas from the Negros provinces.

Aside from its Blended Juice Drinks, Locally also offers Merci Buco, the first Eco-Certified and pure organic coconut water in the Philippines. Merci Buco also comes in buco pandan and buco lychee variants.

The Locally Fruit Truck will go around Metro Manila’s top food parks, resto hubs, malls, and transport terminals. For updates and inquiries, visit the official Locally Facebook and Instagram pages at www.facebook.com/LocallyPH and www.instagram.com/locally_ph or email locallyph@gmail.com. 

6 Reasons why U-GO will be the prefered ride sharing app next year

Call me an old fashioned Tita but despite the popularity of  Uber or a Grab, i rarely book a ride with them and only do so when I am really in a hurry or if i have an early flight and have luggage to carry. But during  ordinary days, when Im not with my partner, I still  prefer the UVExpress, MRT and LRT although I'm now having second thoughts after all those accidents.

The reason why I've been so afraid of taxis or even these ride sharing was because of an  incident that happened during the late 90s (see Im tita like that) when a taxi driver raped and killed his passenger and threw her body in a remote area in Pampanga, the story was even made into a movie. This got me scared and is the reason why I dont want to ride a taxi alone.

Plus, I have a hard time opening up myself for a conversation with a complete stranger. With all the horrors you read in the internet, I have this trust issue with  drivers.

That's why when my  partner is not driving  for me, Id rather ride the  FX, UVexpress or squeeze my way inside the jampacked MRT/LRT. Somehow being with lots of strangers feels much safer than being stuck alone with a driver.  Plus, with the traffic nowadays, the only choice for you to get into your destination for 30 minutes is the MRT/LRT route.

I dont know, but when I book an UBER or a Grab, my stress level goes up. I think i've even developed an anxiety attack. Its either the driver is 5 to 10 minutes away from you, the worst time I waited for a driver was 45 minutes in BGC. It ruined my day, because I didnt cancel him for fear of not getting to book the next time I need them.

I am just glad that there is an upcoming  U-Go, the first Filipino-owned car sharing application by Philippines Transportation Network Organization (PTNO).  U-Go which  aims to protect its passengers through a unique SOS feature built within the app. Another advantage is that its because its developed by Filipinos, it addresses the common problems of the drivers and operators promising  a lower commission rate per trip.

Here are six reasons why I think U-GO will be the prefered ride sharing app when it launches next year.

   L-R John Codorniz, Technical operations Chief U-Go, Norman Castillo,       Chairman U-Go and Mitch Matias of PTNO

Lower system charge—Grab and Uber usually charge a 20 percent system fee to the driver for using the app. U-Go said it will only be charging 10 percent per ride.

 U-Go said it would be implementing a more attainable incentive system so that drivers wouldn’t be forced to choose passengers or drive even longer hours to reach the quota.

Fairer Fares: U-Go fare system is based on the regular taxi system and while there will also be surges during rush hours, the company assured it wouldn’t reach unreasonable or astronomical fares.

On Route Pickups: For part timer partners, the U-Go system can detect whether you are going to work or home and will only assign you passengers that are enroute to your destination.

Book via Text: Another unique feature of the app is that it allows you to book a ride via SMS so even if you have no data or wifi signal you can still book a ride.
Scheduled rides: This feature allows you to book for family members and schedule the time of their pickups.

SOS Alert : Perhaps the most unique feature of U-Go and most important as well is the SOS function. To make sure that both passenger and rider are always safe, there will be an SOS button on the app which passenger or rider can tap to alert nearby police that they are in danger and give the authorities their coordinates.