Expect to see more of these cars roaming Metro Manila
Make your rides greener with Grab’s new option
Stuck in traffic or scrambling for alternatives on your car's coding day? You're not alone. From longer commutes and higher transport costs to limited ride options, Metro Manila drivers know the stress of dealing with coding restrictions all too well.
His journey shows that with Xpress, drivers aren’t just partners—they’re family
It wasn't just the commuting public that greatly benefited from the advent of ride-hailing services in the metro. As the industry boomed, it opened up more opportunities for drivers and riders to earn a decent living.Proof of that is
He’ll also be suspended from the Angkas platform for 30 days
The reason commuters opt for ride-hailing services-be it for four-wheelers or motorcycles-is that they're generally more secure. There's insurance, you can track your rides, cashless payments are available, and most important of all, you're mostly
Lalamove Ride is now available in the Greater Manila Area and Cebu
Lalamove has officially entered the ride-hailing industry with 'Lalamove Ride.' This new service is currently available for those in the Greater Manila Area, Pampanga, and Cebu. At the moment, Lalamove Ride offers sedans, SUVs, and MPVs for up to four to
by Billy Caluag
Ahead of the holiday rush
Ahead of the anticipated surge in ride bookings this holiday season, Grab Philippines has rolled out new measures to enhance the overall safety of its ride-hailing service. These come in the form of both tech-based features and new initiatives.The
This is welcome news
It's great that we don't have to rely on unreliable taxis anymore because we have ride-hailing services. But when it comes to ride-hailing services, we're at the mercy of a market leader like Grab. Most of the
What a play on its own name
More and more transport network vehicle services (TNVS) are entering the market. There's Super Taxi from JoyRide, and the new albeit currently suspended inDrive.There's yet another one that's set to launch here, and it might be from an
Plus the MRT-3’s adjusted hours for the holidays
The Grab alternative offers a peer-to-peer pricing model and no surge pricing
We all know how challenging it can be to hail a normal taxi or book a rideshare service, especially during rush hour and the peak holiday season. While motorcycle-taxi alternatives like Angkas, JoyRide, and MoveIt have helped make commuting easier for
by Kara Santos
The company just received accreditation from the LTFRB
Earlier this year, we received news that US-based company inDrive was gearing up to launch its ride-hailing services here in the country. Now, it has announced that it has just received accreditation from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (
It was the second most downloaded mobility app in 2022
Mobility services provider inDrive is set to enter the Philippine market, and with its "people-driven" approach, the US-based company aims to shake up the local ride-hailing scene.At the core of inDrive's approach is its user-friendly app,
Powered by Grab
The motocycle taxi competition is heating up, thanks to a primordial need for better transport solutions in Metro Manila. Move It, a relatively new motorcycle taxi provider, has recently launched its upgraded mobile app. In collaboration with Grab's advanced technology, Move
Is this really necessary?
Nobody likes red tape. Well, almost nobody. We reckon there are plenty of fixers out there with business models that rely almost entirely on its existence. But yeah, you get the point.Now, imagine that a single piece of red tape is
by Drei Laurel
In fact, the opposite is happening
Is the demand for ride-hailing dwindling? Apparently, some groups believe so. According to data presented by Grab, though, the situation is quite the opposite.During a media roundtable discussion held by the ride-hailing giant earlier today, officials bared that demand
by Drei Laurel
Will this finally address the surge in demand?
Metro Manila's ride-hailing scene is about to get some backup.In a statement, the Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that it is giving 100,000 new transport network vehicle service (TNVS) franchise applications for Metro Manila
by Drei Laurel
They trick passengers into riding their vehicles then overcharge them afterwards
Here's a very important PSA for commuters who use ride-hailing apps regularly: Be wary of a new modus operandi involving individuals pretending to be legitimate Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers.The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has
‘We do not always get it right’
Did you think traffic was rough over the course of the 2022 holiday season? If your answer is yes, just imagine how much harder the transport situation was for getting around without a personal vehicle.Even Grab, which is supposed to be
by Drei Laurel
Will this be enough, though?
According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), passenger volume at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) surged by 229% in November 2022 compared to the same period last year. Not surprisingly, arriving passengers haven't had the easiest time booking rides or
by Drei Laurel
Just in time for Christmas season
Worried about what the transport situation this Christmas season is going to be like? Frankly, who isn't? If you plan on relying on ride-hailing to get around in December, though, you'll be glad to know there's another option
by Drei Laurel
Round 2 is this weekend
It goes without saying that racing should take place on the track and not public roads. That said, booking a proper setting is easier said than done, so opportunities like the Angkas Dream Cup should be taken full advantage of.Round 2
by Drei Laurel
