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...
The largest transport network vehicle service (TNVS) alliance in the country said the opening of more than 10,000 slots by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) would help produce much-needed livelihood opportunities in Metro Manila and its neighboring areas. In a...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has opened 10,300 more slots for transportation network vehicle service (TNVS) units operating in Metro Manila which will be available starting April 17. The opening of more TNVC slots is contained in the LTFRB Board Resolution No....
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) took back its statement regarding the granting of 100,000 slots of Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) to Grab Philippines. In a press briefing early this month, the LTFRB said the slots will be allocated to the Singaporean...
A group of digital advocates assailed on Wednesday, Feb. 8, the decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) granting 100,000 Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) slots to Grab Philippines. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said the LTFRB...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allocated 100,000 slots to app-based transportation company Grab, saying it is part of the move to address the increasing demand for transport network vehicle service in the country. In a statement, LTFRB chairperson Teofilo...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has committed to come up with the decision on the issue of surge fees and other fees being imposed by Grab Philippines to its customers before the end of this month. Following the hearing it conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the LTFRB...
Although Grab Philippines has been grappling with the shortage of driver-partners on the road since the economy reopened, 1 out of 2 passengers managed to book a GrabCar during the 2022 holidays, Senior Director for Operations Ronald Roda stated Monday, January 9. To cope with the shortage, the...
Grab Philippines needs more drivers and has rolled out a P10,000 bonus scheme, the company announced Friday, Jan. 6, as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) opens 4,433 Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) slots next week. Specifically, Grab is offering up...
