Why put your drivers at risk? The saga of the Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Vs. ride-sharing app Uber has reached fever pitch today, as the former has issued a 1 month suspension order agains the latter, preventing Uber’s drivers from taking to the streets and earning a living. I should say prevented, […]
Uber is back! After briefly halting its service in accordance with the order of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Uber is back in service. This comes after Uber filed a motion for reconsideration earlier today against the order issued by the government agency. LTFRB’s Aileen Lizada: We will push this: A text message to […]
The government asks for Uber to extend financial assitance to its drivers Uber has been handed a heavy blow today, as the Land Transportation , Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced that they are suspending the accreditation of Uber for a month, which also covers their booking application currently used in their smartphones. The […]
Anybody who has ventured out to go to Christmas shopping or go to their office Christmas party know just how terrible the traffic is today. The sad fact is that in most cases, traffic snarls are caused by undisciplined drivers who either don’t know or don’t care about traffic rules and regulations. What’s worse is […]
Here’s some more good (or bad) news, motorists, and commuters alike. Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing his senate colleagues to implement his “no parking space, no car” policy to improve the worsening transportation crisis in the metropolis. Gatchalian’s Senate Bill No. 201, entitled the “Proof-of-Parking Space Act”, aims to alleviate some of the traffic woes […]
Good news or bad news? According to a report by Manila Bulletin, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) on Friday approved a resolution banning provincial buses from traversing EDSA, along with the eventual removal of their terminals from the thoroughfare. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Emerson Carlos said that the move aims to improve the traffic situation […]
Apparently, the Pokémon Go fever in Taiwan is reaching frenzied levels as hundreds of Taiwanese drivers were fined this weekend for playing the game while driving their vehicles. According to global news agency AFP, more than 350 Taiwanese drivers sidelining as Pokémon trainers have been fined since the game launched on Saturday. The majority of […]
Here’s a quick reminder from LTFRB to all you public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers out there who sideline as Pokémon trainers: That’s right. It’s only natural that playing Pokémon Go while driving, regardless if your vehicle’s private or public, is a big no-no and could get you in serious, serious trouble. As for you PUV […]
Good news for our intrepid Pokémon Go players in the Philippines. SM Supermalls now has PokéStops and PokéGyms for all your Pokémon needs. Here’s the list of current PokéStops and PokéGyms found in SM Malls. It’s nationwide too. Nice. As a special treat to local Pokémon Go fans, SM will be giving away P3,000 worth of shopping […]
Two new road safety bills, the “Anti-Distracted Driving Act” and the “Speed Limiters Act of 2016”, have lapsed into law on July 21, according to a congressional panel. Republic Act No. 10913 entitled the “Anti-Distracted Driving Act” penalizes drivers for using their mobile phones while driving. The law defines “distracted driving” as performing any of […]
Here’s a timeline of Uber’s turbulent history in the PH Yesterday, the LTFRB conducted a sting operation against one of Uber’s drivers, impounding the vehicle for three months and levying a steep Php 200,000 fine. The hi-tech service was hounded by the LTFRB from its inception in the PH up to the actual sting operation […]
The Cherry Mobile Razor is arguably one of the most talked about local branded smartphones in the country to date. At Php6,499 it offers specifications and features that you would usually see in smartphones that are priced at least a few thousand pesos more. The moment we heard of the price though we seriously thought […]