Rappler's latest stories on ride-sharing services
Grab insists P2-per-minute charge 'legal'
After the LTFRB imposed a P10-million fine on Grab Philippines, the company says it is studying all legal options
LTFRB fines Grab for P10M over P2-per-minute charge
Grab Philippines is also ordered to reimburse commuters through rebates, although it can still appeal the LTFRB decision
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
PCC releases interim measures pending review of Grab-Uber deal
'This virtual monopolization of the market by Grab can harm the riding public,' says Philippine Competition Commission Chairman Arsenio Balisacan, as the country's antitrust body conducts an in-depth review of the deal
Bring in Indonesia's Go-Jek to compete with Grab in PH – lawmaker
Makati Representative Luis Campos Jr also says lawmakers are counting on the Philippine Competition Commission to go over the Uber-Grab deal
[OPINION] How the looming Grab monopoly will impact on Filipino commuters
With Uber out of the way, Grab now enjoys monopoly status in many Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines. This loss of competition will almost surely mean fewer choices, higher fares, and lousier service for Pinoy commuters.
As Uber gives up Philippine operations to Grab, what now for commuters?
'Obviously, it is not good. From a duopoly, it becomes a monopoly,' warns an economist
Uber drivers in Southeast Asia moving to Grab in 2 weeks
(UPDATED) Uber's operations in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, will only be available until April 8, following the sale to Grab
Ride-hailing firm Grab buys Uber's Southeast Asia operations
(3rd UPDATE) Singapore-based Grab is taking over the ride-sharing and food delivery operations of Uber in the region, with the California-based company to receive a 27.5% stake in the business in return
Court blocks Uber ride-sharing in Israel
The Tel Aviv district court judge's injunction ordering the services to stop from Wednesday comes after a court challenge from a taxi drivers' union and a separate ride-hailing app
Uber gives green light for sale of stake to Japan's SoftBank
(UPDATED) 'We've entered into an agreement with a consortium led by SoftBank and Dragoneer on a potential investment,' a company statement says
LTFRB rejects 15,000 Uber, Grab applications
Applicants submitted incomplete requirements or did not appear at hearings
France fines Uber 800,000 euros over ride-sharing service
UPDATED San Francisco based Uber will appeal the French court s ruling immediately according to lawyers
Didi Chuxing denies initial public offering reports
An earlier report says the ride hailing app and service is targeting a New York listing in 2017 but the company denies this saying it does not have IPO plans as of now
LTFRB to Uber: No one is above the law
In a viral Facebook post an automotive journalist alleges that LTFRB and DOTC are starting their own service called Premium Taxi which is just another racket and another inept way of reinventing the wheel
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GrabCar PH relaunches
GrabCar relaunches at an opportune time as the LTFRB approves the creation of a transport network company
Uber to invest in ride safety for 2015
The ride sharing service company focuses on biometrics and voice verification technology to improve driver screening after one of its drivers in India was accused of raping a passenger
Thailand partially bans Uber ride-sharing service
Thailand s Department of Land Transport is not banning the use of Uber but rather the use of black plate vehicles
New Delhi bans all web taxis after Uber rape claim
Hours after banning Uber New Delhi bans all other taxi service providers relying on web based technology
Uber now valued at $40 billion
Uber chief Travis Kalanick says the money will fuel expansion especially in the Asia Pacific region
