THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Friday, January 27, warned the public about using Maxim and InDrive, both "colorum" ride-hailing apps operating as transport network vehicle service (TNVS) without permits. Both apps are owned by companies operating in Russia and...
Two companies operating in Russia are illegally operating transport network vehicle service (TNVS) in various provinces in the Philippines, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) disclosed on Friday, Jan. 27. LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III identified the two app-based...
The Libreng Sakay (free bus ride) program that started in late 2020 is an initiative that shows government is listening to the people. Recently, when news reports announced that the program would not be extended after it ended on Dec. 31, 2022, people – especially those who needed the free rides...
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...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) concluded its free shuttle ride program on Friday, Jan. 6, after more than two weeks of augmenting public transportation amid the holiday season. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG In a statement, the PCG said more than 5,400 individuals have benefitted from the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr)'s P8.4 Billion "Libreng Sakay" (Free Ride) scheme under its Service Contracting Program (SCP) ends today, Saturday, December 31, 2022. The program has already exhausted its P7 billion allocation under the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA) as well as the...
In celebration of Rizal Day, the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 is offering free rides tomorrow, Friday, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, and from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The holiday commemorates the 126th year of martyrdom of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, who was executed at Bagumbayan, present-day Luneta Park,...
A coalition of transport network vehicle services (TNVS) drivers and operators representing over 25,0000 members have expressed their willingness to work with government regulators and policymakers to improve ride-hailing services in the country, and have committed to do their part to lessen the...
A lucky passenger received a gift of free ride from one of the Angkas Blue Santas last 12.12 Motorcycle-hailing app celebrates season of giving with #AngkaskoAySumapit As part of the company's #AngkaskoAySumapit campaign, Angkas Blue Santas gave away free rides last 12.12 as an early Christmas gift...
Adventure was on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 motorcycle negotiating 1,000 kilometers of dirt roads and curling mountain passes in the Himalayas mountains. For eight days, adventure fueled the enthusiasm of seven Filipino riders in the “Zanskar Odyssey” tour deep in the Himalayas. The Filipino...
The new Angkas Malakas campaign video marks the return of livelihood for all the Angkas riders Renewed commitment to the Filipinos Filipinos traditionally draw strength from their loved ones to survive, weathering tragedies, bearing with a tiring job, and braving the long and horrendous daily...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed three of its service buses to ferry students to their schools for free on the first day of face-to-face classes on Monday, August 22. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) offers free bus rides to students, workers, and other ordinary passengers on the opening...
