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LTFRB: U-Hop shuttle service still ‘colorum’

U-hop, an app-based shuttle service that is supposed to roll out this week,  has yet to secure government accreditation and will be considered “colorum” or unauthorized should it hit the streets, according to the Land Transportation Franchising…

Tax chief sets sights on Uber, other TNCs

The taxman wants more piece of the “app” action. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is discussing with transport authorities ways to better track the tax payments of transportation network companies, or TNCs, like Uber and their…

The curious case of Uber, LTFRB and regular taxi operators

So we’ve heard many sides and stories now about Uber, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) campaign against Uber operators and the regular taxi fleet operators. What’s the deal? Ultimately, what matters is the riding…