Cebu, March 21 -- The city government here has partnered with a private company for a feasibility study on an environment-friendly mass transport system using "podcars."

In a statement, Mandaue City Government said it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Futran Philippines, Inc., the first company that produces podcars in the country, allowing the firm to conduct the study in this industrial city.

Podcars, also known as personal rapid transit, is a mode of public transport featuring small low-capacity automated vehicles operating on a network of specially built guideways.

Mayor Jonas Cortes, who signed on behalf of the city, said he agreed to make Mandaue a venue for the study, noting the company's portfolio in han...