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Digital payments will now be a part of the “new normal” when paying for taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) fares, as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board …

Amid the growing concerns about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) addressed the issue regarding public buses plying on the roads of Metro Manila. The transportation bureau announced …

Angkas has released an official statement on its social media accounts that reveal a decision made by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to reduce the number of Angkas bikers by 17,000 for its …

If you are planning on attending the opening ceremonies for SEA Games 2019 then you’re in for a piece of good news. Despite road closures and heavy traffic, here’s a good transport-related story. The Land …

According to Memorandum Circular No. 2019-019, the LTFRB (The Philippine Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) now allows pets in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs). This means that your pets are now able to accompany you on …

In about two weeks time, The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will be implementing a 1-peso cut on jeepney minimum fares from 10 pesos to 9 pesos because, although fuel prices rose in …

It’s official! Students can now avail of the 20% fare discount on weekends, summer breaks, and even holidays. Last year, you may recall how Senator Sonny Angara pushed for the “Expanded Fare Discount Bill” to extend …

With public transport a huge component of daily life in Metro Manila, it only seems fitting to have trained, disciplined drivers behind the wheels as thousands of commuters put their trust in them. However, amidst …

Uber, the popular ride sharing app that helps thousands of people travel across Metro Manila and further afield every day, has just been dealt a painful blow by the LTFRB, as the government agency has …

Earlier this week, people have said that it would be almost impossible to book a Grab or Uber starting July 26, 15 days after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued an order …

The LTFRB has just issued a memorandum limiting the driving hours for bus drivers to six hours per day. While this is a step in the right direction, questions remain on how this new rule …

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) joined forces with mall operators to launch “Oplan Isnabero”, just in time for the holiday season to prevent and apprehend picky taxi drivers.   The agreement allows …

What a great way to start our Wednesday morning! Photo by: News5 As reported by CNN, the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced yesterday (March 8) that starting March 19, the taxi flagdown …

First it was a statement by a Netizen how “cheap” MMDA orange barricades are. The guy who took the photo below mentioned that it was the wind that blew them away. Related Article: LOOK: Netizen Shares …

Have any of you tried Grab Bike? Looks like your enjoyment of this service will be cut short as the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is ordering the suspension of GrabBike, until the …

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board or LTRB has confirmed that the complaints against abusive and rude public transport drivers went up by a whopping 43 percent last 2015. According to Interaksyon.com news report, …

I am very particular when it comes to cab drivers. I’ve had my share of horror stories with rude drivers too. Similar to what happened to a netizen who had an altercation with a rude …

After the whole fuss over Uber cars potentially being apprehended by August 20 if Uber is not accredited as a Transportation Network Company (TNC) by that date, and the hullabaloo over the “premium taxis”, there’s a …

News of Uber cars being apprehended by the LTFRB again, while the agency itself seemed to be on the brink of launching a rival “Premium Taxi” service that favored existing taxi operators, set the internet …

After the LTFRB announced its decision to introduce the “premium taxi” service, netizens were up in arms about this, especially in recent times when the transportation bureau has been supposedly unreasonably hard on Uber. In …

Is this the real reason the LTFRB has been so vocal about going after Uber? Popular motoring journalist James Deakin posted a screenshot of the LTFRB Citizen Enforcer’s page calling for franchise applications for a …

  If you’re a regular taxi passenger, we have great news for you! Starting March 9, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, or LTFRB, announced that they will roll back the flagdown rates of …

Apparently, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) plans to select bus units to run a pilot test on by installing a global positioning system (GPS) device that will help them monitor and regulate …

Game Over For Uber, GrabCar & Co? MMDA And LTFRB Go To War Over Car Service Apps Two agencies are going head to head in a war of words and actions over popular car service …

FYI, commuters! The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved a ₱1 provisional fare hike for jeepneys nationwide on Tuesday, October 3. The fare hike will take effect on Sunday, October 8, at 12:01 …

As a Southie, ride-hailing apps are my go-to when traveling especially with all the commuting problems in the Philippines. Most importantly, this form of transportation gives me peace of mind with its safety features, such …

Motorists are advised to avoid the north and southbound portions of Meralco Ave. in Pasig City beginning 03 October 2022 as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to start the construction of the Metro …

The Government announced and implemented the “no vaccination, no ride” in Metro Manila on Monday, 17 January 2022 and according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the beginning was generally peaceful. According to the Land …

Toyota once again proved its undeniable commitment to support the national government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program and provide better transportation experience through its partnership with Ogre Transport Incorporated, a Cebu-based taxi service company, …

DOTr Ask Jeep and Bus Drivers to Operate to Get Incentives During ECQ Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade once again called on public transport drivers to participate in the government’s Service Contracting …