They will be taking action on the problem ASAP Grab is in hot water these days: From LTFRB’s order to suspend its Php 2 per minute fare charge that it implemented without telling its riders to various horror stories about unruly Grab drivers, the ride-hailing app isn’t exactly earning praises from its riders. It was only […]
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 […]
Grab has a virtual monopoly on the market With Uber officially deactivating its app today, at least two senators are slamming what they perceive as predatory pricing practices of the only remaining ride-sharing platform, Grab. Senate public services committee chairperson Grace Poe has criticized Grab, saying that they have no right to charge consumers higher […]
Say goodbye to choosy drivers One annoying thing with ride-sharing platform Grab will soon be a thing of the past, as the company is reportedly testing a new “auto-accept” feature that automatically accepts bookings regardless of where the passenger is going. It’s no secret that choosy drivers have long been a headache for Grab riders, […]
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 […]
It owes around Php 1.8 billion according to a lawmaker Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta partylist representative Jericho Nograles has accused Grab of illegally charging customers Php 2 per minute for their rides on top of its flagdown rate of Php 40 and Php 10 to Php 14 per kilometer ride. Nograles is calling for Grab […]
It will not be a monopoly after all Following the recent Uber-Grab merger, commuters were initially worried at the possible monopoly by Grab. However, the thought of a ride-sharing will not happen—at least that is what the LTFRB claims. During LTFRB’s March 28 presscon, LTFRB Board Member Atty. Aileen Lizada announced that three new TNVS players—namely […]
The Philippines will be affected as well Following news of Uber leaving the Southeast Asia market two weeks ago, Uber and Grab have reached an agreement today, as reported by CNBC. In the agreement, Uber sold its Southeast Asia operations to Grab in exchange for a 27.5 percent stake. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will have a seat on Grab’s […]
It’ll make them the biggest TNV in the country if it pushes through Grab is looking to extend its dominance over the ride-sharing market in South East Asia and is allegedly in talks with Uber to acquire their SEA operations, according to a report. Grab has enjoyed success in the region, with the company claiming […]
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 […]