Looks like RFID issues won’t be going away anytime soon
The new payment method will be rolled out soon
Even before the pandemic, about 70% of GrabCar riders still preferred to pay by cash. But after the government-mandated cashless transactions to stop the spread of COVID-19, people have been slow to give up their cash in favor of safer
So what happens if you still don’t have tollway RFIDs come November 2?
As well as in Pampanga, Cebu, and other locations
At the start of September, Grab Philippines announced that GrabCar and GrabTaxi rides were once again available until midnight. Well, now that restrictions on public transportation have eased up even further, the company has just announced that its ride-hailing services will
Grace Vera Cruz assumes the post effective October 15
Grab Philippines has named Grace Vera Cruz as its new country head, effective October 15.Vera Cruz replaces Brian Cu, who led the Singapore-based company's operations in the country since it was launched in the Philippines seven years ago. He
May his story inspire you
Remember the viral photo of a Grab rider attending online classes on the side of the road between deliveries? His name is Francis John 'Ax' Valerio and he's a third-year college working student at Adamson University. Valerio has been riding
by Elaine Lara
Just don’t try to order booze to go with your midnight snack
Has lockdown turned your work schedule and sleeping hours completely upside down? Yep, same. But here's some small consolation, if you're prone to late-night cravings that have gone unheeded these past few months: GrabFood will be back on 24/
Snapshots of this week’s motoring news landscape
For Metro Manila, Cebu and Pampanga
Grab, which resumed operations under general community quarantine (GCQ) on August 19, has just announced it is extending the operating hours of its ride-hailing services.GrabCar and GrabTaxi, which could only accept passengers until 10pm upon resuming trips during GCQ, will
by Drei Laurel
You can book again starting tomorrow
Well, for better or for worse, Metro Manila is once again shifting back to general community quarantine (GCQ). President Rodrigo Duterte announced the move late last night during a press conference, and along with it, the resumption of public transportation in a
by Drei Laurel
How has your week on the road been?
Make your deliveries extra special
Live events and the entertainment industry are two businesses in the service sector hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. With social gatherings a no-no to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, such activities remain suspended even while some restaurants are
by Bong Godinez
The company has launched a new RT-PCR testing site in Quezon City
Grab Philippines launched the GrabProtect program a few months back as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of its driver- and delivery-partners during this COVID-19 pandemic. The company has recently raised its safety and hygiene standards as well
He served as country head for seven years
Brian Cu is leaving his role as president of Grab Philippines effective August 14, 2020. A statement released by the company on July 15 said that Cu "has decided to move on to focus other business interests as an entrepreneur in the
If this bill passes, that is
Well, that escalated quickly. A bill filed in the Senate aims to penalize people who cancel orders on delivery riders with up to six months of jail time.Senate Bill 1677, filed by Senator Lito Lapid, will punish individuals who cancel confirmed
by Drei Laurel
All the latest updates especially for those who regularly use public transport
The new system will not immediately cover all Grab merchants, but it’s a start
Cases of order cancellations and bogus orders have long been problems for delivery service providers and riders. This is one of the reasons why the House Bill (HB) No. 6958 or the Food and Grocery Delivery Services Protection Act was recently filed
Up to 65% in savings on maintenance services are up for grabs
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has launched yet another promo this month, but this time it caters not to all Toyota customers in general but to a specific group of people: Grab drivers and operators.Through its new 'Up For Grab' promo, TMP
Other stories include the possible resumption of jeepney, motorcycle-taxi operations
Local operations will be affected
No one in the transport sector has been left unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not even the Southeast Asia's largest ride-hailing firm, Grab.In a statement released earlier today, the company's CEO Anthony Tan announced that around 5%
by Drei Laurel
