Tag: extra charges

LTFRB summons Grab PHL over P2 extra charge per minute of travel time allegations

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has issued a show-cause order against Grab Philippines, following PBA Rep. Jericho Nograles’ allegations it was charging riders an extra P2 per minute of travel time. In the order issued on Wednesday, April 11, the LTFRB ordered Grab Philippines to appear before a hearing in the agency on Tuesday, April 17, at 9 a.m. It also ordered the company to explain in writing why its […]

Grab PHL says LTFRB aware of P2 per minute extra charge

(Eagle News) — Grab Philippines on Wednesday, April 11, denied illegally charging its passengers an additional P2 per minute of travel time. In a statement, Grab Public Affairs head Leo Gonzales said the company “corresponded with” the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board “to present these changes” in pricing. He said the LTFRB, based on Department Order 2015-011, had “oversight” over Grab’s setting of fares. According to Gonzales, Grab Philippines “was given the opportunity to present in […]