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LTFRB orders 21 ride-hailing groups to explain TNVS cap violation

Sophia Sioco, NewsWatch Plus — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:24:09 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The transport regulator has issued show cause orders to 21 transport network companies (TNCs) for exceeding the limit of number of drivers and vehicles. In a briefing, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chief Vigor Mendoza said the companies have five days to explain why their authority to operate should

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LTFRB verifying thousands more of ride-hailing drivers for aid payout

Jelo Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:24:52 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – More public transportation drivers suffering from costly fuel will benefit from the government’s cash aid with the ongoing verification of additional names to the list of recipients, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). LTFRB board member Greg Pua said transportation network companies have submitted updated lists to

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Carpooling eyed as mobility option in NCR amid high oil prices

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:28:07 +0000

Government officials are drafting the rules for carpooling in Metro Manila as a way to cope with spiraling oil prices.

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Over 1,000 buses granted with special permits for Holy Week trips

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:21:06 +0000

The government has granted special permits to over 1,000 buses as the transport sector prepares for the Holy Week exodus, an official said on Saturday, March 28.

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LTFRB to enforce TNVS surge pricing cap on Dec. 20

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:58:29 +0000

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will delay the start of the implementation of the surge pricing reduction for ride-hailing services or transport network vehicle service (TNVS) to Dec. 20 amid concerns from firms.

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LTFRB cuts TNVS surge pricing during holiday rush

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:11:08 +0000

The LTFRB has ordered a seasonal cut on the additional fare that can be charged by ride-hailing services or TNVS because of the holiday rush. A group cautions that TNVS drivers may rather go offline on peak hours.

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