Grab will have to remain unchallenged for now Indonesian ride-hailing platform Go-Jek has been denied entry into the Philippine market by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). According to Rappler, the Indonesian-based ride-hailing platform was denied the application via its local subsidiary Velox Technology Philippines, according to Resolution No. 096 dated December 20, […]
Bad news for Angkas fans After enjoying a brief stint of being able to operate, the Supreme Court issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) reversing a previous Court Decision allowing Angkas to operate. READ: SC issues TRO on an earlier decision prohibiting LTFRB from apprehending Angkas bikers. | via @jacquemanabat pic.twitter.com/xiA6IG1UNz — ABS-CBN News Channel […]
The minimum fare will be Php 10 starting this November UPDATE: In a report by Rappler, LTFRB also approved a Php 1 provisional fare hike for Metro Manila buses and a Php 0.15 per kilometer hike for provincial buses. LTFRB has approved a permanent Php 2 fare hike for all jeepneys in a decision released […]
It’ll also have to reimburse passengers as well The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board today has ordered ride-hailing app Grab to pay a Php 10 million fine because of the company’s additional Php 2 a minute charge that they levied to customers without informing commuters. PBA Representative Jericho Nograles earlier accused grab of illegally […]
The government is taking action against choosy drivers Grab’s troubles are mounting over public outcry of its seemingly choosy drivers, as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Martin Delgra said yesterday that he will issue a show cause order on Grab over the increasing incidence of driver’s refusal to convey passengers. “We’d […]
Two additional services will be going up against Grab Grab will be facing two new competitors in the Philippines as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved the accreditation of two new transport network companies yesterday. Hype Transport Systems Inc. and HirNa Mobility Solutions Inc. can now start their operations anytime, thanks to […]
A much-needed wake-up call for the ride-hailing app? While it has been just a few days since Uber has ceased operations in the Philippines for good, a number of commuters have been complaining about Grab’s services, ranging from canceled bookings to exorbitant fare prices. The LTFRB has been conducting hearings with Grab, and they found out […]
That’s a big change from the usual 2X pricing before Folks tired of higher pricing on Grab’s platform can breath a sigh of relief, at least temporarily, as the LTFRB has ordered the ride-hailing app to drop its surge pricing from 2X to just 1.5X. The move comes at a time where Grab has a […]
That’s more than half the number The Land Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is decreasing the number of Transport Network Vehicles from 125,000 to just 45,000. That’s the aim of their Memorandum Circular No. 2018-03 released Thursday, January 18. Both Uber and Grab will have to share the 45,000 total allowed TNVs on the […]
It’s looking to out the minimum acceptable displacement at 2000cc The Land Transportation And Franchising And Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is mulling banning small cars and hatchbacks from TNCs like Uber and Grab. Mayroon po tayong standard na sinusunod para sa mga sasakyan, ito ay ‘yong sedan, as long as makapasok sa 2000-cc rated,” paliwanag ni […]
That includes regular PUVs and PNVs as well People bracing for higer fares because of the new tax reform law will be able to breathe a sigh of relief, at least until March: despite receiving several petitions from transport groups and TNVs like Grab, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) says that the […]
Commuters lose another transportation option A few months ago, Angkas was launched as a public transport alternative. Instead of using cars, the ride-hailing app made use of motorcycles to ferry people from one point to another, saving commuters time from Metro Manila’s horrendous traffic. Unfortunately, they earned the ire of the LTFRB, which lead to […]