The Philippine National Police (PNP) is crafting measures to further strengthen requests for assistance and other crime-related concerns of the ride-hailing services community following the death of a ride-hailing service driver in Taguig City. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said...
A total of 2,629 Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers in Manila have received their much-awaited fuel subsidy from the national government on Tuesday, March 24, providing them much-needed reprieve from the soaring cost of fuel prices amid the Middle East war that has pushed oil prices...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has tightened its grip on ride-hailing operations by penalizing “strategic” booking cancellations, usually done by Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers to avoid short trips, heavy traffic, or non-profitable routes....
In support of the country’s shift toward modernizing the transport sector, CarBEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), a pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) fleet solutions, has partnered with AngCars, the four-wheel ride-hailing arm of Angkas, to introduce the Philippines’ first large-scale all-electric...
Legado Motors Inc. (LMI), the official distributor of Dongfeng passenger cars in the Philippines just unveiled their first EV sedan aimed at private buyers, as well as fleet, TNVS, and taxi operators. They took the wraps off the Dongfeng E70 Pro, a compact sedan at their Ortigas showroom. The...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the license of a Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver for 90 days after he was arrested for allegedly raping his female passenger. LTO Chief, Asst. Sec. Vigor Mendoza II said the driver faces a violation of being an improper person to...
Transport Network Companies (TNCs) and Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) should not charge to the driver the mandatory discount for senior citizens, students and persons with disability (PWDs), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) warned on Wednesday, April 2....
The shift toward eco-friendly transportation was the main discussion point at the "Sustainable Rides, Pinoy Pride" event at Blue Leaf Pavilion, McKinley Hill. Xpress, the country’s fastest-growing ride-hailing platform, introduced an initiative to promote sustainable urban mobility by integrating...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought passage of a bill strengthening the rights of passengers using taxis and tourist car transport services. Gatchalian noted there is no law yet that establishes the rights of passengers with the goal of improving the standard of transport services in...
Special permits for public utility vehicles will be given to public utility vehicles (PUVs) in anticipation for the influx of commuters on the days leading to Christmas and New year celebrations, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Sunday, Dec. 1. LTFRB...
While ride-hailing apps have benefitted Filipino commuters, especially in Metro Manila, further increasing transport network vehicle service (TNVS) supply and legalizing motorcycle taxis would help fill lingering transportation gaps, according to the Paris-based International Transport Forum (ITF)....
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operation of the ride-hailing company inDrive over complaints of fare haggling, which the agency said, is a violation of public transportation rules. The decision was made during a hearing conducted by the LTFRB on...
