LTFRB: 15-year-old trucks may still renew franchise

Philippine truck operators with units that are 15 years or older may still renew their franchise until June 30, 2020 provided the trucks pass…

Did protesting truckers commit economic sabotage?

Enforcement agencies are checking if the trucking groups that staged a trucking holiday from Nov 19 to 20 committed economic sabotage, according to the…

Arcade City activates hundreds of PH drivers

Arcade City launched its service in the Philippines yesterday in the aftermath of Uber’s suspension by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which affected…

LTFRB calls new ridesharing company Arcade City “colorum”

Ridesharing company Arcade City has launched a new mobile app for Android and iOS in the Philippines. But the Land Transportation and Franchising Board…

CAAP law amendment, LTO-LTFRB merger among House transport committee’s priorities

The Philippine Lower House Committee on Transportation (COTr) has identified its priority bills as the 17th Congress enters its second session. These include amendment…

Will We Learn to Share?

Some call it a “battle”—a battle to save ride-sharing services Uber and Grab from the clutches of government.   It sounds dramatic, and deliberately…

Trucking industry unhappy with PH gov’t plan to retire 15-year-old trucks

THE Philippine trucking industry is likely to face a new dilemma if the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) proceeds with a plan…