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TNVS franchise applicants can now book appointments online
The online appointment scheduling system aims to make TNVS franchise applications accessible, easier, and more convenient
Anti-red tape body declares 'automatic approval' of pending TNVS applications
LTFRB is set to release 5,061 CPCs as a result of the order
Grab sanctions nearly 500 drivers for excessive ride cancellation
But Grab says the government's suspension of its P2-per-minute travel charge is also to blame for the mounting cancellations
LTFRB restores Grab's 2x price surge cap
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board restores Grab Philippines' surge pricing cap to 2 times the normal fare after it accredits new ride-hailing companies
Grab appeals suspension of P2-per-minute charge
Grab Philippines says the suspension order is 'contrary to the law' and would 'cause irreparable damage' to riders and drivers
'Mag-taxi ka na lang': Netizens tell riders complaining of higher fares
'Kung di mo afford, mag-taxi ka na lang, or tricycle, jeep. Marami naman diyan alternative na masasakyan,' a netizen says
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: Why change fares on your own?
During the first hearing on the alleged illegal fares charged by Grab, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board points out that changes in fares must follow a process
PCC to pursue review of Grab-Uber deal despite Uber closure
The Philippine Competition Commission also gives Grab and Uber until Tuesday, April 17, to explain why they failed to continue operating the platform as previously ordered
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
Grab: When Uber shuts down, not all 20,000 drivers have moved to us
Because of sheer volume, not all former Uber drivers will be onboarded by Grab on April 8
Grab, Uber partners can now drive ‘worry-free’
With the LTFRB now accepting again franchise applications, Grab and Uber drivers no longer have to worry about getting apprehended on the road for being ‘colorum’
LTFRB to accept franchise applications for lease-to-own cars but...
TNVS operators with lease-to-own vehicles under the Toyota Financial Services can apply for franchise
U-Hop operations suspended in Batangas
Batangas City Councilor Oliver Macatangay says the city council suspended U-Hop operations as the operators have yet to secure Certificates of Public Convenience from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
LTFRB: Hatchbacks also allowed in Metro Cebu, Pampanga
Hatchback units are allowed to operate under ride-hailing services only within a 3-year period according to the LTFRB
LTFRB raises ride-hailing vehicle cap to 66,750
(UPDATED) The transport regulatory body also orders hatchback units to operate within Metro Manila only and should charge lower rates compared to sedans
QC police arrests Uber driver for allegedly harassing female rider
Uber partner-driver Troy Silva is accused of harassing his sleeping female passenger
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
LTFRB to accept applications for ride-hailing services again
The board will be implementing a new process of application for Transport Network Vehicle Services permits or those who want to drive for Grab or Uber
'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
Poe to LTFRB: 'Explain the math' behind cap on ride-hailing vehicles
Units registered under Grab Philippines and Uber are around 125,000, exceeding the cap two times over
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
LTFRB slams TV host for spreading 'fake news'
The LTFRB and TV host James Deakin lock horns over ride-hailing applications
How much time and money do we waste sitting in traffic and looking for parking?
A third-party study commissioned by Uber reveals insights that compound the urgency to beat congestion in Metro Manila
Why Angkas is illegal
LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada tells Rappler that Angkas can only be allowed once the law – the Land Transportation and Traffic Code – is amended
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
Cebu City uses TNVS system to stop misuse of gov't vehicles
'The days of government employees abusing taxpayer-owned vehicles are finally Uber,' Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña says
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
'Less than 10' deliveries involved in illegal drugs, says Grab
This comes after the PDEA reports that drivers of ride-hailing services are being used to deliver narcotics; Uber reports 'zero incidents' of this sort
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
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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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
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
Uber suspended for 1 month
UPDATED This comes after the transport network company defied the LTFRB order to stop accrediting more drivers
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LIVE: Senate hearing on LTFRB issues vs Grab, Uber and Taxi Passenger Bill of Rights
Watch the hearing live on Rappler on Thursday August 3
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
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Grab and Uber in medieval times
The LTFRB should know better. It is best to ride and confront change, not resist it.
