Articles about Land Transportation Franchising And Regulatory Board

Pay attention to your ride’s fare guide

A couple of weeks ago, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) finally approved a fare hike and gave public utility vehicles (PUV) the go-signal to start charging passengers more. The process isn't as simple as flipping a switch,

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 (

Good news, commuters

As Metro Manila eases into general community quarantine (GCQ), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announces that it has given an additional 1,333 traditional public utility jeepneys the green light to operate in 23 new routes starting Wednesday, August

Drivers are required to display a QR code

Commuters will have more means of getting around during general community quarantine after regulators gave 1,943 public utility jeepneys the go-ahead to ply 17 new routes in Metro Manila.Before the go signal from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory

The facility was shut last week

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said its central office resumed operations last Monday, July 20, for transactions that can't be done online. The facility was closed last week after several employees tested positive for the coronavirus.Health guidelines and

All units are to operate terminal-to-terminal; fare rate remains at P2/km

After saying two days ago that UV Express operations will be allowed to resume this coming week, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has now confirmed that a total of 980 units will be deployed to cover 47 routes beginning

Commuters are the hardest hit in this situation

Do you take the bus regularly? Chances are you're probably thinking twice about boarding one now on account of the country's COVID-19 scare. Sadly, this news isn't going to help put your mind at ease.To help halt

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The ride-hailing app is entering the market...again

You know how they say when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is? Well, Arcade City is making quite a few lofty promises ahead of an attempted re-entry into the Philippine market-the second time the app is

Will this really improve the Metro Manila traffic situation?

It looks like our traffic and transportation agencies have a new target: UV Express units loading and unloading passengers wherever they please.Earlier today, the Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) made Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2019-025, which has

To ensure there are enough buses for travelers during Holy Week

With Holy Week fast approaching, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will implement Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa to provide a smooth commuting experience for everyone.Under the instructions of Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Arthur Tugade, the LTFRB will

Further reducing our commuting options

Our country's hope of having multiple ride-sharing options has taken yet another hit. A report by Philstar.com reveals that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has rejected the Philippine entry of Go-Jek, an Indonesian ride-hailing

The congressman cited the alarming number of daily accidents on the road

How would you feel about an additional regulatory board to monitor the state of our cars? Is this a good idea or one more area of red tape?A report by Inquirer.net reveals that Rep. Harlin Neil Abayon III is currently

Despite the fuel price rollbacks

Recently, oil companies around the country instituted widespread fuel price rollbacks, much to the relief of household budgets across the nation. In turn, commuter groups are urging the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to reverse the jeepney and bus fare hikes

First jeepneys, now buses

Public transport is becoming more expensive all around. Yesterday, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) signed off on the increase of the minimum jeepney fare from P8 to P10. Now, the government body has done the same for buses.According

Be careful what you share online

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently called out a Facebook page on social media for spreading fake news about a new P12 jeepney fare.In a post shared on Facebook yesterday, the government agency labeled information shared by the page PhilippiNews

The government fires back

Earlier today, the Mandaluyong City Regional Trial Court granted a preliminary injunction to ride-hailing service Angkas, which prevents the government from interfering with their operations until a final ruling is made. The governing bodies in power and Angkas have rarely gotten

That includes Grab

The back and forth between the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and transport network companies (TNCs) continues. Manila Bulletin reports that the government organization yesterday issued Memorandum Circular No. 2018-019, which approves the controversial P2 per minute fare charge

A statement from Brian Cu

Earlier today, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued a hefty punishment against Grab. In all, the government body ordered the ride-sharing company to pay a P10 million fine and to reimburse riders charged with the controversial P2 per

To be implemented soon

Commuters, take note (and start stocking up on extra P1 coins). The This means that the minimum fare will go up to P9 from P8 for the first 4km. The charge will apply to jeepneys operating in the National Capital Region, as