While a lot of those in the transport sector are yet to receive their share of fuel subsidy, these 10 taxi drivers really tried to take advantage by trying to pull a trick to claim at least twice during the distribution in Quezon City on Friday, April 24. But they were busted and the Land...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said as much as ₱2.7 billion in financial assistance for transport network vehicle service (TNVS), motorcycle taxi, and delivery drivers could have been lost to duplicate or questionable entries if payouts were coursed through e-wallets...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, April 20, ordered a review of the city’s fuel subsidy system after a motorcycle taxi rider died during the distribution of assistance amid extreme heat. Belmonte expressed condolences to the bereaved family and said the city government would strengthen...
Long queues of motorcycle taxi and delivery riders formed in Quezon City and Makati City on Saturday, April 18, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) released ₱5,000 cash aid to transport workers. The financial assistance was provided to riders who were not included in...
Angkas Chief Executive Officer (CEO) George Royeca committed in front of House of Representatives members on Wednesday, April 15 that the popular motorcycle ride-hailing company would be slashing its commission from 20 percent to 18 percent. Royeca--speaking during the third hearing of the...
The Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III-led House of Representatives has committeed to pass the long-sought Motorcycle (MC) Taxi Law in the current 20th Congress. This assurance was made during the hearing of the House Legislative Energy Action Development (LEAD) Council on Wednesday, April 16, where...
With the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) having limited manpower to enforce its rules and regulations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) wants to help by tapping its personnel in running after abusive taxi drivers. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr....
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Good Friday, April 3, summoned a taxi operator linked to the alleged overcharging of South Korean pop star Soobin, who is in Cebu for a vacation this Holy Week. LTFRB chairperson Vigor D. Mendoza II said the operator must surrender...
Lawyer Vigor D. Mendoza II, chairperson of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), ordered the impounding of the taxi and the filing of criminal charges against the cab driver and the operator tagged in overcharging a popular K-Pop singer in Cebu last month. The incident...
Motorcycle taxi drivers in the National Capital Region (NCR) are scheduled to receive ₱5,000 cash relief assistance from March 26 to 28 under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. The DSWD said the official list of...
CEBU CITY – Amid the worsening traffic congestion, a motorcycle taxi platform rolled out its brand promise that would help Cebuanos navigate through daily gridlock here. Move It recently launched Keep Moving, which underscores a people-led, technology-enabled approach to reliable bookings, safe...
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, Dec. 23, a resolution calling for a comprehensive study on the planned operation of electric vehicles, particularly EV taxis, in the city before any franchises are granted. The resolution urged the Land Transportation Franchising and...
