Ahead of the holiday rush
Plus the MRT-3’s adjusted hours for the holidays
The Grab alternative offers a peer-to-peer pricing model and no surge pricing
We all know how challenging it can be to hail a normal taxi or book a rideshare service, especially during rush hour and the peak holiday season. While motorcycle-taxi alternatives like Angkas, JoyRide, and MoveIt have helped make commuting easier for
by Kara Santos
The company just received accreditation from the LTFRB
Earlier this year, we received news that US-based company inDrive was gearing up to launch its ride-hailing services here in the country. Now, it has announced that it has just received accreditation from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (
Good news for commuters
For those struggling to book a ride, there might be some relief in the coming months. That's because the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will open up to 10,300 Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) slots. That is according
The initial 4,000 slots were filled quickly
With the country mostly relaxing its restrictions on Covid-19, the need for mobility and transport is coming back to pre-pandemic levels. Keen on catering to that demand, Grab Philippines would like an additional 20,000 slots for Transport Network Vehicle
Will this finally address the surge in demand?
Metro Manila's ride-hailing scene is about to get some backup.In a statement, the Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that it is giving 100,000 new transport network vehicle service (TNVS) franchise applications for Metro Manila
by Drei Laurel
Pay for Grab transactions directly using the mobile e-wallet
Regular Grab and GCash user? You can soon use GCash to directly pay for your Grab rides and deliveries thanks to a partnership between the transport app and the mobile wallet. Though there's no final date for implementation yet, both parties
They trick passengers into riding their vehicles then overcharge them afterwards
Here's a very important PSA for commuters who use ride-hailing apps regularly: Be wary of a new modus operandi involving individuals pretending to be legitimate Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers.The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has
Have you experienced this?
We understand that money's tight. With the way gas prices are going and potential tax hikes on the horizon, it's understandable that many are now trying to find way to earn a little extra income. We have to say, though,
by Drei Laurel
Rent by Grab is now available in select cities in Metro Manila
In dire need of a new transport solution in Metro Manila? Check this out: Grab Philippines' newest car-rental service, Rent by Grab.The company is rolling this new service out in partnership with Hertz PH. It aims to "provide a more
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It should be easier to book rides soon
How has your ride-hailing experience been ever since Metro Manila shifted to Alert Level 1? If you've been having a difficult time booking rides, your life might soon become a whole lot easier.The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (
by Drei Laurel
This will come in handy
Seaoil's latest promo should make rising fuel prices easier to swallow. Well, at least if you're a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) driver or delivery partner.Every Monday this March, Seaoil is giving TNVS drivers and delivery partners from select
by Drei Laurel
PUBs and PUJ operations limited to 50% capacity, rail lines to 30%
We've now entered enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Greater Manila (or more awkwardly known as 'NCR Plus'). Again. It feels like we're back to square one after more than a year into this pandemic. Anyway...The government has already announced
How does that sound to you, parents?
It's been quite the week since the Land Transportation Office (LTO) began the initial implementation of 'Child Car Seats' law, and we know there's still a lot of unanswered questions out there.One common question is this: "Are child car
Something to think about
Bus drivers, tricycle riders, transportation network vehicle service personnel from Grab and Angkas-these people come into contact with dozens, in some cases hundreds, of passengers a day. Their work has been vital to keeping the economy afloat during the pandemic, and
by Drei Laurel
Looks like RFID issues won’t be going away anytime soon
The new payment method will be rolled out soon
Even before the pandemic, about 70% of GrabCar riders still preferred to pay by cash. But after the government-mandated cashless transactions to stop the spread of COVID-19, people have been slow to give up their cash in favor of safer
For Metro Manila, Cebu and Pampanga
Grab, which resumed operations under general community quarantine (GCQ) on August 19, has just announced it is extending the operating hours of its ride-hailing services.GrabCar and GrabTaxi, which could only accept passengers until 10pm upon resuming trips during GCQ, will
by Drei Laurel
You can book again starting tomorrow
Well, for better or for worse, Metro Manila is once again shifting back to general community quarantine (GCQ). President Rodrigo Duterte announced the move late last night during a press conference, and along with it, the resumption of public transportation in a
by Drei Laurel
