Uber and Grab support Anti-Distracted Driving Act

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) —  The App-based ride-sharing service providers, Grab and Uber, welcomed the implementation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, saying this would contribute to road safety, benefiting both drivers and commuters.

Grab Philippines said that while driving with their mobile phones is part of their livelihood, they would make sure that they will comply with the law.

“We have distributed materials to our drivers to make sure they know what they can and cannot do based on the newly implemented anti-distracted driving law,” Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu in a statement said.

“We know that driving with their phones is critical for Grab drivers because it’s a main tool for their livelihood, but there are ways that we can make sure they comply with the law,” he added.

Uber Philippines also welcomed the implementation of the law against distracted driving.

“Safety is very important to Uber. We believe the government’s efforts to improve road safety complements our efforts to practice and promote the same with our driver partners,” Uber said.

“For example, Uber’s Telematics feature available on our driver app tracks braking and accelerating habits, detects the use of smartphones, as well as speeding alerts,” it added.

Republic Act 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act prohibits motorists from handling gadgets while driving.