COVID-19 has changed the face of the service industry. Those who have risen to the occasion and those who’ve adapted to the demands of a new normal have remained intact. And stepping up might just have been their saving grace — raking in patrons for its mere convenience.

Delivery is one of the components that’s kept businesses afloat. It’s what anyone does these days! But there’s another component that’s directed towards a different scenario. On-the-road customers can choose to simply drive through on their way anywhere to avoid the steep fees associated with getting orders to your doorstep. Here are a few things you can motor through on any given day:

Drive-Thru Food Items

Let’s get to the obvious first. Food is essential and a part of everybody’s life. That’s why in a city known for its food, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of drive-thru spots in and around San Pablo. Even malls like SM City San Pablo were able to allow their merchants to arrange pickups for their customers. Feedbacks have shown its efficacy and are a great temporary solution for businesses contained in larger facilities.

Meanwhile, SMEs like Anakula Coffee Pines Memorial Garden have also extended their offerings to people who are on the go. Items can be ordered in advance and picked up or you can simply, as the article mentions, drive through. Because of this, classic favorites and staples are always within reach.

Drive-Thru Groceries

Speaking of favorites, grocery stores also offer pickups. Stores like Sarang Mart along Miguel Leonor Street continue to provide grocery items specifically geared for K-Pop and K-Drama fans and stans! Red Bean Ice Cream on a summery Monday is no longer impossible! You can even stay productive and do your grocery shopping while you’re stuck in traffic! Simply call or order online from these groceries and request a pickup option.

Drive-Thru Medicine

While technically not new to the drive-thru and pick-up scheme, pharmacies have long given their customers the ability to order their medicine in advance so they can drop by and skip the queue. But COVID-19 has seen a surge of orders either through their online or hotline channels. This is especially useful for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Just make sure to always bring your prescriptions and IDs. You’re going to need them!

Drive-Thru Healthcare

Drive-by medicine pickups aren’t the only revolutionary move in the medical field. More and more hospitals like SPC Medical have been offering drive-thru swab tests and lab diagnostic exams. The disadvantage of this is that some smaller clinics offer the same service without a DOH accreditation. So, make sure to only go to facilities that not only have the accreditation but also the resources to perform accurate testing. SPC Medical, for example, has both the DOH-seal of approval and also the first molecular laboratory that’s recognized by the Department of health. This means the patients, the workers, and the samples are safe and secure.

Drive-thru, Drive-ins, and Drive-bys are becoming the norm as more and more people are allowed outside again. And with the rate at which innovations have been incorporated just this past year, we may see a surge of new technologies and systems keeping us safe while we ride. In the meantime, it’s still important to always practice safety guidelines and protocols.

Need medicine? Want to have a medical test done?

SPC Medical offers medicine pickups and drive-thru lab tests.

Call us now at (049) 562-0726 to 8 and 0917 844 1000

to find out how you can access them.