REACTING to ride-hailing app Grab’s June 10 deactivation of 5,000 drivers from its platform, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said in a statement issued on Wednesday that the…
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday ordered Grab to explain why 8,000 of its driver-partners failed to get accredited as transport network vehicle services (TNVS) drivers. “If a Grab driver’s profile shows you…
SINGAPORE — Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab said on Wednesday it has secured $1.5 billion in fresh financing from a fund run by Japan’s SoftBank and will use a significant portion of it to expand in Indonesia.…
The government’s antitrust body alleged Grab Philippines provided incorrect data about its pricing, thus impeding its review of whether or not the ride-hailing company has been addressing commuter woes since it took over Uber. The Philippine Competition…
It’s no exaggeration—food delivery services have changed the way people eat. Those who don’t cook and who used to rely heavily on fast food hotlines now have a whole gamut of options. That hip joint in Poblacion?…
JAKARTA — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has rejected the request from Indonesian ride-hailing company Go-Jek to operate in the country because of local regulation on corporate ownership. The LTFRB pre-accreditation committee’s Resolution No. 096, dated December 20,…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has accredited two new ride-hailing apps to break Grab’s virtual monopoly of the market. Snappycab, owned by Aztech Solution International Corp., and Ryd Global, of Ryd Global Inc., were…
Grab Philippines has intensified its security measures for both drivers and passengers. Grab country Head Brian Cu said the ride-hailing company is committed to ensuring the safety of everyone under their watch. “We are committed to improve…
The country’s antitrust body fined Grab and Uber P16 million for allegedly causing undue difficulties that prejudiced the review of their controversial takeover deal. Top officials of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said on Wednesday the companies…
Ride-hailing company Grab Philippines said on Wednesday it is “satisfied” with the decision of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to appoint international audit firm Smith & Williamson to monitor its compliance to pricing and service quality. Smith…
