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Robredo to DOTr: Be 'compassionate,' help traditional jeepney drivers
'Parang pinapaboran na naman natin dito iyong mga mayayaman.... Paano iyong mga naghikahos na hinulugan iyong kanilang mga jeep?' says Vice President Leni Robredo
15 Metro Manila routes open for compliant modern jeepneys on June 22
More jeepney routes will be opened within the week, while UV Express units will be allowed to operate before the end of June, adds the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
Tugade on GCQ commuter woes: Magkapit-bisig tayo
‘Sinasakripisyo ba ho natin ang mga manggagawa? Hindi po. Lahat po tayo dito sa panahon na ito ay may tama, may inconvenience, may moments of discomfort,’ says the transportation secretary
1st day of Metro Manila GCQ: ‘Walang masakyan’
A stranded passenger laments the 'social injustice' brought about by the reopening of businesses without the operation of jeepneys and buses
2 city bus routes to serve Bulacan, Cavite commuters starting June 2
LTFRB allows Angat-Quezon Avenue and Dasmariñas-PITX city bus routes to start operating on June 2, as mass transportation remains crippled due to DOTr policies
Over 23,000 TNVS units, taxis can ply Metro Manila roads again under GCQ
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board reminds drivers, operators, and passengers to follow health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19
PUVs ordered to keep list of passengers for contact tracing
Passengers are urged to keep a list of public transport taken in case they unknowingly come into close contact with a coronavirus case
No fare increase once ECQ lifted, LTFRB says
The government will provide bus and jeepney operators fuel subsidy worth 30% of their daily consumption
LTFRB orders operators to sanitize PUVs amid coronavirus threat
The regulatory agency also says PUV operators must direct drivers and conductors 'to report any case of possible infection to the Department of Transportation, LTFRB, DOH, and to the nearest LGU and PNP'
Mandaluyong court issues 72-hour TRO vs motorcycle taxi rider cap
(UPDATED) Angkas biker Rommel Villanueva, one of the petitioners, says this decision is proof justice is on their side
Displaced Angkas bikers may return to unregulated ‘habal-habal’
‘We came from doing illegal work. So when we found a company that showed concern for us, that loved us, that considered us partners, did you expect us to leave that kind of company?’
LTFRB threatens to revoke permits of overcharging ride-hailing firms
As the number of complaints soar, the LTFRB reminds transport network companies of their mandates
Inter-agency body wants expanded Angkas pilot run to include new players
Based on the recommendation of the technical working group, the pilot run – which is supposed to end on December 26 – will last until June 26, 2020
LTFRB favors extension of Angkas pilot run to accommodate new players
The proposals of 6 new motorcycle ride-hailing firms are currently being evaluated by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
TNVS franchise applicants can now book appointments online
The online appointment scheduling system aims to make TNVS franchise applications accessible, easier, and more convenient
LTFRB issues 855 special permits to buses for Undas 2019
The permits will be valid from October 30 to November 3, to help provide ample transportation for those observing All Saints' Day in their provinces
LTFRB to demand bus companies to assist LRT2 passengers
Of the 109 city buses which committed to the augmentation initiative, only 69 have been fielded as of October 9
Grab crash victim: I have not received any financial aid
(UPDATED) Grab denies this allegation, showing a check for around P166,000, which it issued and was received by the victim's uncle
‘Libreng Sakay' cushions transport strike’s impact
Piston says that Metro Manila, along with other areas in the country, were 95% paralyzed by the strike
LTFRB threatens to suspend, cancel franchises of operators who joined strike
The PUV modernization program will continue despite the transport strike, says Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra III
LTFRB reshuffles cashiers, removes guards after arrest of alleged fixer
LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III also issues a memorandum asking all regional directors to undergo a 'voluntary lifestyle check'
Jeepney drivers to receive P20,500 Pantawid Pasada fuel subsidy
Only drivers who claimed the subsidy in 2018 will qualify to receive the subsidy this year
With new LTFRB policy, provincial bus ban to 'hopefully' start August
The new Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board amends the routes of provincial buses with terminals along EDSA to end their trips in cities of Valenzuela, Parañaque, and Sta Rosa, Laguna
Jeepney drivers protest PUV modernization anew
Senator Grace Poe asks the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board not to 'brush aside transparency and due process' for drivers in implementing the modernization program
LTFRB urges ACTO to cancel July 15 transport strike
The Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations is set to hold a transport strike on Monday, July 15
Poe to LTFRB: Consider lifting deactivation of hatchback drivers
'Matagal na nating kinilala ang kakayanan ng industriyang ito na tugunan ang kakulangan ng maayos na transportasyon sa Kalakhang Maynila. Bakit natin kailangang pahirapan ang lahat?' says Senator Grace Poe
Deactivated Grab drivers ask LTFRB, DOTr for ‘understanding, compassion’
Grab drivers list the reasons it’s difficult for them to secure the certificates of public convenience that the LTFRB requires
Grab urges drivers set for deactivation on June 10 to reapply
The deactivation of unaccredited Grab drivers will push through on Monday, June 10, but the company says those affected can still vie for 10,000 new slots
LTFRB to Grab: Why deactivate unaccredited drivers only now?
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board says drivers who failed to get accredited 'should have already been deactivated by Grab' months ago
Commuters 'to suffer more' due to P2P service for UV Express
'Senior citizen ka, galing Fairview, pupunta ng PGH. Bababa pa po ba ng Buendia, tapos babalik po, sasakay uli? It's time-consuming,' says transport leader Mar Valbuena
LTFRB to strictly enforce P2P service for UV Express
(UPDATED) The LTFRB taps the MMDA to strictly enforce point-to-point service for UV Express shuttles
LTFRB now allows pets in public vehicles
The regulatory board says it made the decision due to 'public clamor'
DOTr suspends LTFRB's Jardin for allegedly receiving P4.6M to grant a franchise
(UPDATED) The Department of Transportation suspends Samuel Jardin, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board executive director, for 90 days
LTFRB again rejects Go-Jek entry into Philippine market
(3rd UPDATE) The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board reiterates that Go-Jek's local subsidiary does not meet the 60% Filipino ownership requirement
Active AFP, PNP, PCG personnel to get 20% bus fare discount
The uniformed personnel only need to present a valid ID as proof of active service
Ex-Bicol top cop is now LTFRB board member
Retired chief superintendent Antonio Gardiola Jr takes the place of former board member Aileen Lizada
PITX: 20 new routes open for franchise applications
Operators must be able to provide units that are compliant with the public utility vehicle modernization program of the government
LTFRB panel denies Go-Jek entry into Philippine market
(UPDATED) The pre-accreditation committee of the LTFRB says Go-Jek's local subsidiary Velox Technology Philippines violates the foreign ownership rule in public utility
IN PHOTOS: Thousands of Angkas bikers slam LTFRB crackdown
(3rd UPDATE) Motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas says 'it will comply' with the shutdown order issued by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
LTFRB orders arrest of Angkas bikes still operating
(3rd UPDATE) The LTFRB orders all law enforcers to immediately apprehend and even impound Angkas motorcycles operating as public utility vehicles
LTFRB accredits ride-hailing firms SnappyCab, Ryd Global
There are now 8 companies accredited this year, and 9 overall in the Philippine ride-hailing industry
LTFRB cancels entire Dimple Star Bus franchise
The order is due to previous bus crashes that led to multiple deaths and injuries
LTFRB orders jeepney fare rollback
The minimum jeepney fare will be lowered from P10 to P9 in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon
LTFRB to continue charging P570 for jeepney fare matrix
Pending the full review of the fare hike, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairman Martin Delgra III says it's status quo for the new fare matrix
Shuttle services to be deployed to PITX soon
The shuttle service system will complement the operations of other transport modes to ferry passengers to PITX, to improve commuter traffic in the terminal
LTFRB staff file complaint at Ombudsman vs Lizada
LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III's staff accuse Lizada of abuse of authority, grave misconduct, and oppression during a confrontation over the P2 fare hike in Iloilo
Bakit kailangan ng fare matrix bago makasingil ng P10 pamasahe sa dyip?
Tanging ang mga dyip na may bagong fare matrix lamang ang puwedeng maningil ng P10 na pasahe
LTFRB says jeepney fare rollback 'possible'
The LTFRB will also review the P570 worth of processing fees whenever a fare hike becomes permanent
Only jeepneys with LTFRB-issued certificates can charge P10 minimum fare
Drivers and operators will be fined for overcharging if they collect P10 without an LTFRB-issued certificate of public conveyance for the new fare guide
DOTr to ask LTFRB to review P10 jeepney minimum fare
The jeepney minimum fare will still be at P10, pending review of the hike
