School supplies store in Cebu goes viral for using 'zipline' for faster transactions

A school supplies store in Cebu City made waves online for using a "zipline" for faster transactions with its customers.

As seen in Kuya Kim's report on "24 Oras Weekend," Sunday, the ziplines inside the store connects customers to cashiers with a rope. A basket travels from both ends to carry payment and change.

"Hindi ka na mapagod kapag pupunta sa cashier, para kumuha ng sukli. Para mabilis na rin 'yung transaksyon," said Doriza Tantuan, a saleslady.

According to owner Alfredo Tan Jr., his family's store has been using the zipline since his childhood. However, customers continue to be amazed by it.

"'Yung iba po vini-videohan nila 'yung zipline. 'Yung iba rin matakot baka matamaan sila. Hindi naman tayo makatama ng tao," he said.

Ropeways or or aerial cables like are believed to have originated in China, Japan, and India over two thousand years ago. They were eventually used for transportation and even recreation, giving birth to the zipline.

The longest zipline in the world is found in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates — Jebel Jais Flight, which is 2, 831.88 meters long.

The highest altitude zipline, meanwhile, is located in La Tyrolienne in Val Thorens, France, which is 10, 600 feet high.

In Kalinga, residents use a tramline or jeepline to transport heavy items up the mountains.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News