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Grab provides free e-scooter service to frontliners
The GrabWheels service is initially available in 7 cities in Metro Manila
Coronavirus prompts suspension of GrabShare starting March 13
Grab Philippines says GrabShare will resume once the 'public health situation de-escalates'
MMDA recommends banning motorcycle taxis on national roads
'Kung ang tricycle tatlo na ang gulong bawal sa national road, lalo na 'tong mga motorcycle taxi,' says MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia
16 senators sign report legalizing motorcycle taxis
The measure seeks to amend the Land Transportation and Traffic Code to recognize motorcycle taxis as public utility vehicles
JoyRide to begin motorcycle taxi operations in Metro Cebu in February
JoyRide says drivers can start using the app to pick up passengers in the next 2 weeks
NPC suspends Grab's selfie, audio, video recording systems
The National Privacy Commission says Grab 'did not sufficiently identify and assess the risks posed by these systems on the rights and freedoms' of its passengers
Lawmakers urge TWG, MMDA to submit weekly reports on motorcycle taxis
The overseeing body created by the transportation department has 'no details' in its data gathering. 'They only rely on assumptions,' notes the chairman of the House committee on Metro Manila development.
TWG raises biker cap to 21,000 per motorcycle taxi firm
(UPDATED) The TWG and the motorcycle taxi providers agree that while the biker cap will be raised, all cases against the TWG's guidelines will be dropped
Motorcycle taxi pilot run will continue – TWG head
A day after announcing the termination of the pilot run, the technical working group takes back its decision after senators urged its continuation
'Paghihiganti?' Senators slam TWG for ending motorcycle taxi pilot run
The Senate committee on public services finds no compelling reason why the TWG had to terminate the motorcycle taxi pilot run
Poe to motorcycle taxi TWG: Expect more lawsuits
Poe also says the Senate will continue hearings to expedite the passage of the law that will legalize motorcycle taxis
The long road to legalizing motorcycle taxis in the Philippines
At least 4 bills in the Senate and 14 bills in the House of Representatives seek to amend the 55-year-old Land Transportation and Traffic Code
LIVE: Senate hearing on motorcycle taxis
Bookmark this page to watch the hearing at 10 am, Monday, January 20
TWG terminates motorcycle taxi pilot run
(UPDATED) The Senate committee on public services asks the technical working group to reconsider the termination, since the study is meant to aid legislation
Weight not yet factored into bookings – Angkas
Angkas head of operations David Medrana says the 'weight safety check' feature is part of a data collection phase to 'study implementation for a safer ride for all'
QC court denies Angkas' bid to exclude JoyRide, Move It from pilot run
Quezon City Judge Catherine Manodon points out that the two players are already operating, so 'nothing more can be restrained'
Another TRO issued against motorcycle taxi pilot rider cap
A Quezon City court issues a 20-day Temporary Restraining Order against the biker cap, saying it would cause 'irreparable injury' if implemented
Angkas-like: Motorcycle taxis in Southeast Asia hit bumpy road toward gov’t recognition
Like Angkas in the Philippines, app-based services in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia want their governments to recognize motorcycles as official modes of transportation
Angkas asks motorcycle taxi technical working group to reimpose surge fees
The dynamic pricing incentivizes bikers to serve passengers during peak hours, says Angkas chief transport advocate George Royeca
TWG redistributing bikers if motorcycle taxi firms fail to recruit enough riders
As of Tuesday, January 7, Angkas may be asked to provide the deficit of 10,680 more bikers
Grab 'seriously considering' GrabBike revival
'Grab has prepared its approach for reviving its GrabBike service, and is ready to present to the LTFRB and the DOTr anytime it is asked to,' the company says
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
JoyRide registers almost 3,000 bikers during pro-government rally
The Duterte Quezon City Gladiators, who organized the rally, say they also invited Angkas and Move It, but only JoyRide's presence is apparent
Groups threaten graft complaint vs TWG of motorcycle taxi pilot run
Lawyers ask why Senator Pimentel endorsed Joyride to the motorcycle taxi pilot run, and why 9 other applicants were denied entry
Koko Pimentel says he endorsed JoyRide to avoid Angkas monopoly
‘[A] pilot testing program must reflect real life situation and there should be competition and not a monopoly,’ says Senator Pimentel, who is friends with the owners of JoyRide
JoyRide sought Koko Pimentel's endorsement in pilot-run bid
Despite the senator's endorsement, JoyRide Vice President for Corporate Communications Noli Eala says he doesn't think it helped their application for the pilot-run of motorcycle taxis
JoyRide PH needs 3,500 more to reach 10,000 biker limit
(UPDATED) The new motorcycle taxi provider already has 6,500 bikers onboard and ready to hit the roads
Amid rumors and dubious posts, netizens call for #BoycottJoyRide
Filipinos online raise eyebrows at JoyRide's introduction in the market for motorcycle taxis, given a number of suspicious posts from apparent bots and endorsers
[OPINION] Why is the LTFRB giving the public such a hard time?
'The LTFRB cannot force bikers to transfer from Angkas to other motorcycle taxi providers when there is no assurance of the same benefits and perks they currently get from the former'
Motorcycle taxi TWG accuses Angkas of 'emotional blackmail'
(UPDATED) The government's technical working group addresses Angkas executive George Royeca in an open letter posted on social media
‘Don’t muddle the issue,’ Angkas hits back at government
Angkas chief transport advocate George Royeca says Angkas is concerned about commuter safety
DOCUMENT: Updated guidelines on the motorcycle taxi pilot run
The revised guidelines contain new stipulations such as the LTFRB gaining access to each provider's database and blacklisting unauthorized motorcycle taxi providers, among others
TWG allows gradual displacement of Angkas bikers 'in the spirit of Christmas'
Angkas has until the first week of January to submit its 13,000 registered bikers to the government's technical working group for motorcycle taxi operations
Motorcycle taxi pilot run not about bikers' jobs, passenger demand – gov’t
Antonio Gardiola, who chairs the technical working group for motorcycle taxis, says Angkas is only ‘overreacting’ because its fleet and profits would be reduced
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?’
Thousands of bikers, supporters demand 'save Angkas'
(UPDATED) Angkas bikers gather along White Plains Avenue and EDSA to protest the lowered rider cap from 27,000 to 10,000
Angkas bikers can be absorbed by JoyRide, Move It – gov't
A Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board official says they want to ensure a competitive market and avoid a monopoly by Angkas
17,000 Angkas bikers at risk of losing jobs
The government's technical working group takes away the slots for trained and long-serving Angkas bikers to distribute them to two new players
JoyRide, Move It join Angkas in extended motorcycle taxi pilot run
The extended pilot run will last until March 23, 2020
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
Grab ordered to refund riders another P14 million
The Philippine Competition Commission fines Grab another P16.15 million for violating its commitments on pricing and driver cancellation rates
Will commuters still have Angkas after December 26?
As the end of its pilot run nears, authorities have yet to reach a final decision on the fate of the Philippines' pioneering motorcycle taxi service
Metro commuting in 2019: The shortcomings of the motorcycle taxi pilot run
While Angkas is able to maintain a 99.997% safety rate, 5 motorcycle taxi firms are unregulated by the DOTr and pose a threat to the riding public, safety advocates say
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
Lawyer group seeks TRO against 5 motorcycle taxi firms
The group Lawyers for Commuter Safety and Protection says these motorcycle taxi firms give no assurance of commuter safety, since they do not have a track record and are not being monitored
Pending LTFRB approval, Angkas pilot run to be extended – DOTr
(UPDATED) The official report of the technical working group is set to come out on December 9, according to DOTr Undersecretary Mark de Leon
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
After 3 years, Angkas is still not making money
The popular motorcycle ride-hailing platform makes safety standards a priority, even if it means shelling out resources to train riders
Angkas hopes for pilot run extension pending legalization
The motorcycle ride-hailing firm hopes to present its pilot test results in Congress by January
Grab says riders to get rebate of 'less than a peso to over P100'
Grab Philippines also insists that 'no overcharging happened' as the higher fares were driven by 'uncontrollable factors' such as booking demand and traffic conditions
