With Grab being the dominant ride-hailing service in the Philippines, one of the challenges seen is the fare computation: depending on the severity of the traffic and demand, fares can be very expensive. If that’s not enough, drivers might ask for additional tips before they accept a booking. We don’t know how “haggling for fares” […]
If you are one of those people who is booking rides via Grab, here’s some good news for you: starting June 2023, Grab users can expect a noticeable improvement when it comes to booking rides, where they claim that ride confirmations will be twice as fast compared to the last quarter of 2022. This is […]
UPDATE: Move It has reached out to us, and gave this statement in response to the presscon held by the four “cause-oriented” civic groups: Move It remains one of the three motorcycle operators, and its accreditation remains it’s own and does not transfer to Grab. This is the same situation in Angkas, one of the […]
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to hear the petition for fare increase of transport network vehicle services (TNVS) on June 29. Due to the non-stop fuel price hike, LTFRB recently granted the Php 1 increase in minimum fare for Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) operating in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, […]
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will be deploying mystery riders to better monitor the pricing of transport network vehicle services (TNVS). This is after the agency issued a show-cause order to ride-hailing app Joyride for charging excessive fares. “The LTFRB intends to deploy mystery riders in the next few days to […]
Ride-hailing apps have been around for quite a long time now, yet there are only a handful of companies operating in the Philippines. Well, things are about to change. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has lifted the moratorium on the entry of transport network companies (TNCs) in the ride-hailing industry. The memorandum […]
Good news for everyone still having trouble booking vaccination schedules with their LGU’s as there is a new option available. Grab Philippines, in partnership with the City of Makati, has opened an additional channel for economic frontliners to get vaccinated through the new Grab – Makati Vaccination Center. Located in Wilcon IT Hub in Chino […]
Heeding to the government’s call to expand the scope of cashless transactions, PayMaya is expanding its payment services to the transport sector, letting users enjoy the added convenience when commuting. This is on top of partnering with Hirna for its end-to-end payment platforms. For its expanded coverage, the following can enjoy PayMaya’s convenient services: Commuters […]
To ensure the safety of their driver-partners as they fulfill their duties with Grab, the ride-hailing and delivery service app partnered with the National Taskforce on COVID and the BCDA on launching an RT-PCR testing site at Quezon City Memorial Circle. Partner-drivers can avail of the RT-PCR test free of charge. The initiative will last […]
As part of its commitment to making an impact on various businesses, PLDT Enterprise partnered with ride-hailing services Happy Move and JoyRide by providing its connectivity services. PLDT Enterprise’s services will help drivers and riders be equipped with the necessary communication solutions to aid in their daily operations. Recently, both JoyRide and HappyMove partnered with […]
Following its memorandum asking online sellers to register, BIR Deputy Commissioner for Operations Arnel Guballa identified which digital merchants are required to register. These include: e-Commerce platform providers Internet retailers of consumer goods Digital services that provide memberships and subscriptions Digital transactions through the use of electronic platforms and media Online bloggers and filmmakers earning […]
Other motorcycle taxis are also suspended More ride-hailing apps are getting affected by the “community quarantine” being enacted for Metro Manila, as the Department of Transportation has announced that they are suspending the operations of Angkas, Joyride, and MoveIt for the duration of the quarantine. The three motorcycle taxi services will be suspending operations starting […]