LTFRB, DOTr, select GCash as partner disbursement platform for PUV driver subsidy

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, has been selected by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), in distributing subsidies to qualified Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers, such as jeepney and bus drivers, in the Philippines.

Under the LTFRB’s PUV Service Contracting Program, approximately 60,000 PUV drivers whose livelihood are greatly affected by the pandemic will receive monetary subsidy through GCash, providing additional income for the new normal. The program is the DOTr's initiative in supporting the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act.

#SaveAngkas Thanksgiving Concert A Hopeful Gathering Despite The Ban

Christmas has been a little bittersweet to Angkas and its riders wherein their operations has been halted by the recent TRO issued by the Supreme Court in favor of the LTFRB. But Angkas continues the fight for their spot as an alternative for mobility in the city. As announced in their Save Angkas Unity Ride, they have a Christmas treat for them with the #SaveAngkas Thankgiving concert held at the Quezon Memorial Circle.

Prior to this, a petition is being circulated to gather signatures and support for Angkas to continue operations. The Angkas petition can be found on this link: https://www.change.org/p/ltfrb-saveangkas-and-support-the-regulation-of-motorcycle-taxis-in-the-philippines, and it is now nearing its goal of 150,000 signatures.

The Hype Is Real! A New Player In The TNVS Market

Ride hailing and sharing is not just a new trend in transportation but a evolution of the future of commuting. With millions of people going around the metro everyday, including myself, the need for these pushed for regulations to be passed via the LTFRB. With the exit of Uber, there is a demand for the another player to break the monopoly. Well there is good news, Hype Transport System is here to serve the Pinoy commuting public.

Simply to be called Hype, this service will be in operation in May. Sharing the news are Nick Escalante (President & CEO), Jennifer Silan (COO), and John Codorniz Jr (Chief Technology Officer), they welcomed the question of media and bloggers in a recent press and blog conference.

Blah Blah Blogs: T*ngina Tuesdays With LTFRB and Uber

For the most of us in the working class in Metro Manila, the importance of comfortable transportation is the only consolation from all the stress and madness of the city life. Ride sharing app like Uber and Grab came in like a prophet of good tidings to bring class and comfort to riders who would like to upgrade from being used to taxi life.

And with just a couple of years it became really popular among the middle class. Though the majority of workers have never tried or even heard of Uber, the drive of demand pushed industries like automotive sales, service and mobile data use on the rise as basics to set up a ride sharing franchise.

Though at first, there was a time that prices would surge as high as four times the fare, people would sacrifice additional amounts but can be assured of a comfortable ride even in traffic. 

That is when the LTFRB came in.