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Grab: Riders not informed of P2-per-minute travel charge
Grab Philippines head Brian Cu maintains the travel charge is legal, and 'went to the drivers, it was reinvested by way of incentives or promos for passengers'
LTFRB to Grab: Explain 'illegal' P2-per-minute travel charge
(UPDATED) The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board orders Grab Philippines to explain why its transportation network company accreditation should not be suspended or cancelled over the allegation
Did Grab 'illegally' charge its riders higher fare?
(UPDATED) Since mid-2017, Grab has been charging its riders an extra P2 per minute per ride, without approval from the LTFRB
No newly accredited ride-hailing apps yet – LTFRB
LTFRB Board Member Aileen Lizada makes the statement after Transportation Assistant Secretary Elvira Medina said 4 new companies have been accredited
Better for Uber to stop operations on April 8 – LTFRB
'Their apps might be up but is the back system in place? Is the full support in place?' LTFRB Board Member Aileen Lizada says following the Philippine Competition Commission order for Uber and Grab to continue separate operations pending a review of their deal
LTFRB will not process new franchise applications for ride-hailing services
LTFRB Board Member Aileen Lizada says the regulatory board will process applications submitted as of July 2017
Current Grab drivers seek to be prioritized in permit application
The Department of Transportation says it will review the limit on the number of vehicles for ride-hailing apps
'Hindi makatarungan': Grab, Uber drivers slam LTFRB for limiting cars
'Papatayin ninyo ang hanapbuhay ng mga Pilipino,' says TeamSpeed, a group of Grab and Uber drivers
LTFRB limits cars under ride-hailing apps to 45,700
LTFRB spokesperson Aileen Lizada says Grab has around 55,000 units, while Uber has around 70,000
Fare hike? Uber to gauge impact of new taxes first
Uber Philippines says it will take a 'holistic approach' and consider various factors before it files its fare hike petition
Grab files petition for 5% fare hike
In its fare hike petition before the LTFRB, Grab cites the increased cost of vehicle maintenance and higher fuel prices with the imposition of a new tax reform law
Grab eyes investment in PUV modernization
'It can be in the form of modernized jeepneys, it can be buses, almost anything,' says Grab Philippines public affairs manager Leo Gonzales
LTFRB slams TV host for spreading 'fake news'
The LTFRB and TV host James Deakin lock horns over ride-hailing applications
Dela Rosa advises Grab: Think about security, not money
This comes after a model Grab driver was killed by no less than the passenger who booked him
Grab, Uber ordered to put LTFRB stickers on their cars
The stickers will allow commuters and law enforcers to easily spot Transport Network Vehicles (TNVs) on the road either for riding or apprehension, the LTFRB says
Grab allows 'No ID, No Entry' policy for passengers after driver's slay
Grab also warns riders to be precise in setting their pick up and drop off points, as drivers will strictly follow what they pin down
Grab offers P100,000 bounty for killer of model driver
This comes after Grab Philippines head Brian Cu talked to the family of slain Grab driver Gerardo 'Junjie' Maquidato
LTFRB lifts Uber suspension
Uber can operate in the Philippines again after the company paid a P190 million fine and provided compensation to its drivers
Uber pays P190-M fine but still suspended
The LTFRB still requires Uber to submit proof that it has paid its drivers P299 24 million during the days they were not allowed to ply the streets
P190-M fine should make Uber ‘rethink’ actions – Poe
Senator Grace Poe however is quite disappointed the LTFRB released its decision late on Friday barring Uber from paying the penalty immediately
LTFRB to Uber: Pay P190 million, we'll lift suspension
UPDATED The LTFRB bases the fine on the daily earnings of Uber which it estimates to earn between P7 million and P10 million per day by servicing at least 150 000 trips a day
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Declined, cancelled on by drivers, lawmaker calls on LTFRB to check Grab
Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Representative Jericho Nograles says was refused three times and at least two Grab drivers cancelled on him before one finally decided to take him
Uber apologizes to LTFRB for 'misunderstanding'
If there s been a misunderstanding in the past that s on us and I apologize for that misunderstanding says Uber regional executive Michael Brown
As Uber hits the brakes, TNC applicants eye share of riders
At stake is a demand of 300 000 phone booked trips per day the LTFRB estimates
Uber suspension stays as LTFRB junks appeal
UPDATED Uber says it is disappointed but will comply with the one month suspension order
Leader of TNVS drivers' group: Uber at fault
TeamSpeed president Bobby Coronel hopes Uber will learn its lesson and fully comply with regulations
Grab puts cap on surge charges after Uber suspension
The maximum 1 4x surge amounts to an additional fare of at least P20 and at most P50 the company says
Malacañang stands by LTFRB decision to suspend Uber
While the Palace empathizes with commuters it stresses that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is just doing its job
TIMELINE: Why only Uber is suspended
UPDATED Because Grab has so far complied with the LTFRB s orders to stop accepting and accrediting new drivers – the rule that Uber supposedly violated
Public to 'suffer' from 'cruel' suspension of Uber – senators
UPDATED It does not solve the problem but further exacerbates the problem of having an utter lack of safe reliable and convenient transportation options for our people says Senator Grace Poe
Uber suspended for 1 month
UPDATED This comes after the transport network company defied the LTFRB order to stop accrediting more drivers
Taxi operators: Asking for higher fares is like Uber, Grab surge pricing
Pagka ang pasahero magpapahatid sa lugar na matraffic malulugi yung driver says the head of the Philippine National Taxi Operators Association
Uber to LTFRB: Don't impose ancient rules on technological innovations
What we are asking for is the right regulation and right process We cannot impose 1900s level of regulation says Uber s Yves Gonzalez
Uber survives LTFRB hearing, gets more time to defend accreditation
Uber is off the hook for now
LTFRB 'shocked' that Uber, Grab have over 100,000 drivers
Uber tells lawmakers in a House hearing that it has more than 66 000 drivers while Grab says it has over 52 000
Uber may lose accreditation for getting new drivers – LTFRB
The LTFRB says Uber has continued to accredit new drivers despite being ordered to stop last July 26; the company denies it
What's the fuss about the Grab, Uber regulation issue?
What s happening between the LTFRB and ride hailing services? Here s a rundown of the ongoing controversy
LTFRB eyes 'minimum working hours' for Grab, Uber drivers
LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada says this will ensure that the ride hailing services fulfill their duty to serve the public and deter the practice of operating only when surge prices are high
LTFRB orders Grab, Uber to deactivate drivers registered after June 30
LTFRB reiterates its order for Uber to submit its master list of drivers as the agency has only received Grab s
Gov't tells PUV operators: Step up because of Grab, Uber
The DOTr urges public utility vehicle operators to ensure good service while the LTFRB says the popularity of ride hailing firms should be taken as a wake up call
Grab, Uber riders only a minority – LTFRB
Sila lang ho yung maingay sa social media [but] definitely government will not budge we will not be allowed or influenced because of social media LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada says
MMDA chief orders colorum Grab, Uber drivers to get off the streets
Kung colorum ka dapat wala ka sa lansangan MMDA chairman Danny Lim says addressing Grab and Uber drivers with expired or no permits
120,000 signatures back Grab, Uber petition vs LTFRB
The petition appeals to the LTFRB to lift its moratorium on processing temporary permits for new Grab and Uber drivers
LTFRB lost Grab, Uber accreditation papers
UPDATED The LTRFB board under the Duterte administration has been looking for the documents since it assumed office says board member Aileen Lizada
Taxi, jeep, van operators call out LTFRB for 'unfair treatment'
Public transportation groups say their members should also be spared from apprehension while waiting for the approval of their franchise applications
U-Hop launches new services
The homegrown ride hailing app goes beyond shuttle services as it introduces pre arranged taxi private car and social carpooling rides
Grab, Uber to file motion for reconsideration vs LTFRB
When filed the apprehension of Grab and Uber drivers without permits which is set to begin on July 26 will be put on hold
LTFRB fast-tracks renewal of expired Grab, Uber permits
A one stop shop at the LTFRB headquarters in Quezon City will process applications from 8 am to 3 pm daily
