The impending crackdown on Grab and Uber drivers without the necessary franchise to operate is worrying thousands of commuters like government worker Karen who fears the directive may affect her dream of becoming a lawyer. Karen, who…
Before the end of the month, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will start apprehending drivers accredited by ride-hailing companies and impound their cars if they continue to operate as public conveyances without franchises. After…
BRISBANE, Australia — An Uber driver has been charged with raping a 16-year-old passenger in the eastern Australian city of Brisbane. He’s the second driver from the ride-hailing service to be charged with sexually assaulting a passenger…
Transport network company Uber on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of its driver who refused to bring the ex-wife and daughter of violinist John Lesaca to a hospital in Pasig City where one of them was to…
Ford Philippines and Uber Philippines have partnered to educate 200 Uber drivers about smart and safe driving skills under the Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program, a United Nations-recognized training initiative that helps raise awareness about…
Ride-sharing app Uber has a fun update to let your friends know that you’re on your way. It’s via Snapchat filters, of course. Uber and Snapchat announced their tie-in last November. The Snapchat filters have been available…
The rise of online transportation networks like Uber and Grab has surely made things more convenient for us common folks. Aside from giving us rides to wherever we please, those platforms can also be used as parcel…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has warned a transport network company (TNC) not to implement two new features it wants to offer to commuters, citing safety and fare issues that have yet to be…
YANGON, Myanmar — The private ride-hailing service Uber officially launched operations Thursday in Myanmar’s main city Yangon, aiming to tap into one of the world’s youngest and fastest-growing online markets. The launch follows Singapore-based GrabTaxi’s debut, which…
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber is refuting claims that its expansion into self-driving cars hinges on trade secrets stolen from a Google spinoff, arguing that its ride-hailing service has been working on potentially superior technology. The legal defense,…
