The setting of “surge” prices on fares should not be dependent on a single transport company or even on the supply and demand, according to Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III. "What we would like to establish is what time can a company...
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...
The current commuters’ ordeal caused by difficulty in getting rides, notably during the activity-filled holiday season, has caught up with the sorely lacking public transportation, especially in Metro Manila. Thus, "the government should lose no time in pulling together an efficient coordination...
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has tapped an app-based transportation service company to address shortage of transportation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, MIAA General Manager Cesar Chiong said he initiated talks with Grab Philippines as early...
The operation of motorcycle taxis should be legalized to open the industry to more players for the benefit of the commuting public, Grab Philippines stated Thursday, Nov. 24. Grab issued the statement following a House Committee on Metro Manila Development public hearing where regulators, lawmakers...
Motorcycle taxi company Move It told the House Committee on Metro Manila Development during a public hearing Wednesday, Nov. 23 that its deal with Grab Philippines is above board. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) “We are happy to disclose that the acquisition complied with the law, and all...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo is prodding the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to keep a close eye on Grab Philippines' involvement in the motorcycle (MC) taxi sector, saying it could potentially lead to a surge in fare. Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo (Ellson...
Grab Philippines said it has co-developed a performance-based commission scheme with its driver-partners after months of consultation and forum. "Grab remains fully committed to protecting partner income amidst challenging economic conditions," the ride-hailing firm said in a statement issued...
Impostors posing as Grab Philippines delivery partners this week claimed that the ride hailing firm treated its Cebu delivery boys unfairly, Grab warned in a statement issued Friday, November 11. “In light of the November 10 event that transpired in Cebu, we are saddened that these groups have...
Meaningful livelihood opportunities for Out-of-School Youths Grab Philippines - together with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), launched the pilot run of the Daan ng Natigil, an...
Grab Philippines has decided to make a full foray into motorcycle taxi hailing services by buying Move It for under P1 bIllion, senior director for operations and strategy Ronald Roda announced in a press briefing Thursday night, Aug. 4. However, it is not a Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deal,...
