Filipinos were in for a wild ride as Warner Bros. Pictures, in anticipation of the opening of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” unveiled the Furiosa jeepney, which offered free rides to commuters on Labor Day, May 1, as a celebration of all workers who use the essential vehicle in their daily commute to work. The one-of-a-kind ride is a concept that explores both the post-apocalyptic look of the Mad Max vehicles and the ingenuity of the Filipino design.
The jeepney activation pays homage to the iconic Philippine mode of transport, and hopes to honor it by giving it a global spotlight.
The jeepney had pick-up and drop off points at the LRT Buendia station and SM Mall of Asia, from 8AM to 3PM. Riders who hopped on the jeep also received exclusive “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” freebies.
Watch the Furiosa jeepney give out rides and tour around Metro Manila:
The Furiosa jeepney also traveled throughout Metro Manila during the weekend, with the help of partner exhibitors SM, Ayala, Megaworld, and Gateway. On May 4 the tour started, covering the southern area with stops at the Venice Grand Canal Mall, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The jeepney made its final stop for the day in front of the SM Mall of Asia Globe, ending the first leg of the tour.
On May 5 the jeepney blazed through the rest of the region with stops at SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, Eastwood, and SM North EDSA. The Furiosa jeepney tour ended at Gateway 2, with the jeepney being showcased along with the trailer for the highly anticipated new Mad Max film playing across the Quantum Skyview.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” tells the tale of how the legendary Furiosa came to be, and how she rampaged through the Wasteland to return from where she was taken. Watch the action unfold as “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, starring Anya taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, storms into Philippine cinemas on May 22. Pre-order your tickets at www.furiosa.com.ph.
