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inDrive pauses operations to fix fare concerns

Ride-hailing giant inDrive, touted as the potential competitor of Grab Philippines, has suspended its operations in the country to address issues raised by the government regarding its fare system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

New ride-hailing app inDrive suspended due to fare-haggling system

Prior to the suspension order, inDrive was positioning itself to make a splash as a competitor to Grab. Now, its plans are on pause after the LTFRB questioned its fare-haggling system......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Grab Philippines commends Marcos, Romualdez on transpo reforms

During the meeting between Grab Holdings, Inc. executives with PBBM, Grab proudly shared its significant contribution to the nation's economy, having eased unemployment by 1.1% from 2019 to 2021......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption

Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Marina 7 to review ‘high’ Bantayan fare rates

Marina 7 to review ‘high’ Bantayan fare rates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Online booking fare slightly higher: Dcott

DURING the AFP-PNP-ISpeak press conference on Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Aisa Usop, the manager of Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott), said that the fare for online booking is slightly higher than traditional fares, prompting inquiries from passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Grab tests DriveYourCar service

Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines is testing the viability of a new service that allows customers with vehicles to hire a driver for almost P2,000 for 12 hours......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Grab contributes up to 0.3 percent to GDP – study

Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines contributes as much as 0.3 percent to the economy, as a peso spent on the platform generates an additional P3.42 in output, according to a recent report......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

GrabBike relaunch? Grab readying its motorcycle taxis even without approval

As Grab's top brass meet with the President, could the ride-hailing giant be readying to finally crack into the motorcycle taxi market?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Angkas to Angcars? Here are the challengers to Grab’s ride-hailing dominance

There are currently six approved transport network companies, with Angkas and possibly InDrive set to join them, but none have yet to truly challenge Grab.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Angkas to ‘Angcars?’ Here are the challengers to Grab’s ride-hailing dominance

There are currently six approved transport network companies, with Angkas and possibly InDrive set to join them, but none have yet to truly challenge Grab.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Duterte using cops, soldiers for power grab – Bayan

The military and the police should not allow themselves to be used by former president Rodrigo Duterte in his desire to grab power by ousting President Marcos, cause-oriented group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

CRMC, USJ-R grab 2nd wins in Sinulog Cup

CRMC, USJ-R grab 2nd wins in Sinulog Cup.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

SSS targets 20% profit hike to P100 billion

State-run pension fund Social Security System is expecting at least a 20-percent hike in its bottomline to breach the P100-billion mark this year on increased investment returns and enhanced collection efforts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Big-time oil price hike amid Holy week exodus

Big-time oil price hike amid Holy week exodus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Workers seek Church help on wage hike

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is seeking the intervention of the Catholic Church for immediate passage of the pending P150 legislated nationwide wage hike......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: Wage hike deliberations should tackle social justice

Tell it to SunStar: Wage hike deliberations should tackle social justice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Is the proposed wage hike good or bad for SM?

SM executives are monitoring developments over the proposed legislated wage hike, as it could push up operating costs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024