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#FridayFeels: P190 million later

Sep 01, 2017 - 8:00 PM

Uber is back but what has the government done to fix the terrible traffic?

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Aug 29, 2017 - 6:47 PM

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'Uber is back:' Netizens celebrate as LTFRB lifts suspension

Aug 29, 2017 - 6:19 PM

Meanwhile some social media users direct their attention toward the LTFRB after its decision to lift the suspension

LTFRB lifts Uber suspension

Aug 29, 2017 - 5:05 PM

Uber can operate in the Philippines again after the company paid a P190 million fine and provided compensation to its drivers

UBER BACK. The LTFRB allows the transportation giant to operate once more. File photo from Agence France-Presse

Uber pays P190-M fine but still suspended

Aug 29, 2017 - 2:51 PM

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

STILL SUSPENDED. Uber submits incomplete requirements to lift its suspension. File photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

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Aug 29, 2017 - 9:49 AM

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P190-M fine should make Uber ‘rethink’ actions – Poe

Aug 26, 2017 - 6:52 PM

Senator Grace Poe however is quite disappointed the LTFRB released its decision late on Friday barring Uber from paying the penalty immediately

WELCOMED DECISION. Senate Grace Poe agrees with the LTFRB's decision to fine Uber P190 million in order to life its suspension. File photo by Senate PRIB

LTFRB to Uber: Pay P190 million, we'll lift suspension

Aug 25, 2017 - 10:49 PM

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

SUSPENSION CONVERTED. LTFRB chief Martin Delgra faces media to explain their stand on transport network companies. File photo by Rambo Talabong/Rappler

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Aug 17, 2017 - 7:36 PM

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LTFRB allows drivers to switch to Grab, U-Hop during Uber suspension

Aug 17, 2017 - 4:25 PM

The affected drivers should present proof of Uber accreditation and proof of insurance coverage

grab application on phone. Photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

Uber to give financial aid to its drivers

Aug 17, 2017 - 9:40 AM

Drivers will get assistance based on their performance for the past 28 days

AFFECTED UBER DRIVER. Ronan Barrientos is one of the 60,000 Uber drivers who will be affected by the LTFRB suspension. File photo by Raisa Serafica

Transport groups file complaint vs Uber for 'wanting to be above the law'

Aug 16, 2017 - 8:45 PM

These groups say Uber s unauthorized vehicles would [wreak] havoc [on] the country s transport plans and programs

DEADLOCK. Traffic along Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong on August 15, 2017. Photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

As Uber hits the brakes, TNC applicants eye share of riders

Aug 16, 2017 - 10:59 AM

At stake is a demand of 300 000 phone booked trips per day the LTFRB estimates

WAITING. UBER office in Mandaluyong City. Photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

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Aug 15, 2017 - 8:40 PM

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Uber suspension stays as LTFRB junks appeal

Aug 15, 2017 - 6:55 PM

UPDATED Uber says it is disappointed but will comply with the one month suspension order

DENIED. LTFRB denies Uber's motion for reconsideration. Photo by Rambo Talabong/Rappler

Leader of TNVS drivers' group: Uber at fault

Aug 15, 2017 - 6:35 PM

TeamSpeed president Bobby Coronel hopes Uber will learn its lesson and fully comply with regulations

DEMAND. TeamSpeed president Bobby Coronel says Uber must provide for their drivers now forbidden to ply the roads. Photo by Rambo Talabong/Rappler

Grab puts cap on surge charges after Uber suspension

Aug 15, 2017 - 3:52 PM

The maximum 1 4x surge amounts to an additional fare of at least P20 and at most P50 the company says

LOWER SURGE. Grab country head Brian Cu says they do not want to charge riders too much after Uber's suspension. Grab app photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

Uber still banned while appeal is pending – LTFRB

Aug 15, 2017 - 12:25 PM

The suspension remains in effect while the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board prepares to tackle Uber s motion for reconsideration

ORDER STANDS. LTFRB says Uber remains suspended. Photo by Rambo Talabong/Rappler

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Aug 15, 2017 - 12:03 PM

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Online outrage as LTFRB suspends Uber

Aug 14, 2017 - 8:40 PM

Many say the suspension of ride hailing company Uber would be a hassle for commuters

Angkas passenger in coma after crash: Who's liable?

Aug 03, 2017 - 10:21 AM

Alejandro Cajano passenger of app enabled transport service Angkas is in critical condition after a crash incident last July 15 Hospital bills are estimated to cost up to P1 million

In EU first, Uber suspends Hungary service

Jul 14, 2016 - 1:45 PM

The suspension comes as Hungary prepares to enforce a law that allows authorities to block a provider of taxi services operating without a proper dispatch center

(FILES) This file photo taken on February 18, 2016 shows global ride-sharing app Uber's local boss, Zoltan Fekete, talking in front of boxes with 17,000 signed petitions for the Hungarian government, during a press conference in Budapest.  Troubled US ride-hailing service Uber announced on July 13, 2016 its first suspension in an EU country, saying it will halt operations in Hungary on July 24 because of new legislation making it "impossible" to operate. Fekete, the company's head in Hungary, told AFP on July 13, that the new legislation "punishes innovation, is disadvantageous to both competition and consumers, and provides no advantage to the state".  / AFP PHOTO / ATTILA KISBENEDEK