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
We’re talking at least six months of jail time and a P100,000 fine
As the demand for delivery services skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it's inevitable that cases of order cancellations or bogus customers have increased alongside it. Fortunately, a new bill that seeks to protect riders in such situations
Stay safe out there
General community quarantine. Enhanced community quarantine. Modified enhanced community quarantine. Quarantine, quarantine, quarantine-if only we had a peso for every time this word, or some variation of it, was mentioned on our website over the past two months.Anyway, Metro Manila
by Drei Laurel
Be prepared for some changes
Transport network vehicle services will resume operations in a limited capacity in areas that have shifted into general community quarantine. This includes Grab, the country's largest and most prominent ride-hailing firm.If, however, you're expecting the service to go
by Drei Laurel
We’re very dependent on them
For the past few months hopefully you've been following social distancing and are staying home. Because of COVID-19 we saw businesses close and employees lose their jobs, but some people were able to find a side hustle or hustle even
by Elaine Lara
Failure to comply may result in fines
While Metro Manila shifted to modified enhanced community quarantine, some parts of the country transitioned to general community quarantine (GCQ) yesterday, May 16. In case you didn't know, for areas under GCQ, public transportation are allowed to operate in limited capacities.
by Elaine Lara
‘They offer courage and aid during this crisis’
With mobility in the Philippines reduced by as much as 80% as a result of the continued lockdown, millions of delivery riders literally put their lives on the line to bring food and other basic items to your doorstep-or village gate-
by Aris Ilagan
Do you live in these areas?
Grab is bringing its GrabExpress delivery service to Iloilo, Davao, Pampanga, and Bacolod in an effort to help people outside Metro Manila cope with the enhanced quarantine period.Users in the aforementioned areas can now open their apps and select the delivery
by Drei Laurel
Well, that was quick
Well, that was quick.Following the suspension of all its operations just this morning, Grab Philippines has now announced that GrabFood and GrabExpress will resume operations. As of this writing, both services are now back up on Grab's mobile app. Food
The ride-hailing company made the announcement today
When the government announced Luzon's enhanced quarantine and public transportation ban, it meant it. No buses, no trains, no jeepneys, and no Grab, too.The ride-hailing giant has suspended all of its operations within Luzon, including GrabFood, GrabExpress, and GrabTrike.
by Drei Laurel
Beginning tomorrow at noon
GrabShare regulars, take note: The service, which is a more affordable version of a regular GrabCar albeit with shared passengers, is set to be suspended by the ride-hailing platform due to the continued spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines.According
by Drei Laurel
Among other violations
Grab is a service that goes both ways. It takes cooperation from both the passenger and driver's side to make this whole thing work. And if you think you can get away with being an inconsiderate user without repercussions, think again.
by Drei Laurel
What do you think, commuters?
The ongoing motorcycle-taxi pilot run currently allows only three service providers to operate: Angkas, JoyRide, and MoveIt. Grab Philippines-which is not new to this type of service-clearly wants to be the fourth. If things work out well, that is.
The features were supposed to make rides safer
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against Grab's in-car video and audio recording and selfie-verification pilot runs, saying these are not in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and may
by Drei Laurel
Excited?
The return of GrabBike is looking increasingly likey-at least if the ride-hailing firm's latest activity on social media is to be believed.Grab Philippines head Brian Cu recently took to Facebook to post a teaser of GrabBike's return,
by Drei Laurel
The company hopes to improve safety through in-car audio and video recordings
We recently came across a social-media post about a certain in-car recording feature that Grab Philippines has apparently rolled out. In the tweet below, you'll see a netizen actually complaining about how the said features can be enabled without
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