Just in!
The LTFRB or the Land Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved the application of Uber Manila as TNC (Transport Network Company).
On August 17, 2015 Uber Manila filed their application to the agency to start the process of accreditation as transport network company.
On the other hand, rival company Grab Car is already ahead as they filed in bulk application of their drivers for Provisional Authority (PA) that will allow Grab Peers to transport riders for the next 45 days.
Uber Manila Photo posted on their Facebook page.
Uber Manila has this statement posted after filing their application to LTFRB.
“A few months ago, the DOTC and LTFRB demonstrated tremendous vision by creating the first-of-its-kind national dedicated framework for ridesharing. That was an important milestone and a fantastic example of what could be achieved through collaboration between government and industry.
In recent weeks there has been heated debate (in the news and social media) about the deadlines imposed by the authorities. Over the past few months, Uber has been preparing our submission for TNC accreditation with the expert guidance of the DOTC and LTFRB. Today, we can confirm that Uber’s application has been submitted and has been well-received by the authorities.
Since the beginning, Uber has always had one goal – to provide access to reliable, affordable and safe transportation options anytime and anywhere to all Filipinos at the push of a button, and we look forward to the continued support and leadership of the government of the Philippines in achieving this.” – Laurence Cua, GM Manila, Uber
On August 19, it is reported that the application has been approved by the LTFRB.
JUST IN: LTFRB, inaprubahan ang accreditation ng UBER bilang Transportation Network Company; epektibo simula ngayong Miyerkules | via @jacquemanabat
Posted by DZMM TeleRadyo on Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Source: DZMM Teleradyo.
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