Thread: Uber’s operations in the Philippines suspended for a month

The operations of ride-sharing company Uber has been suspended for a month by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) of the Philippines, The Manila Times Online reported on Tuesday (Aug 15).

The board also suspended Uber’s online booking applications which allow users to book rides through their smartphones.

The board urged Uber “to extend financial assistance to its affected peer-operators during the period of suspension as an expression of good faith as their accredited peer-operators would not have suffered current predicament were it not for the predatory actions of respondent Uber.”

Uber and the other ride-sharing operators have been under fire for allegedly allowing unregistered vehicles to take on passengers.

Meanwhile, Uber has issued a statement on its Facebook page, saying that the company has filed a motion for reconsideration with the LTFRB.

“This means that Uber’s operations will continue until the motion is resolved. Consequently, we will be resuming serving Metro Manila and Cebu.

“Over the course of this morning, tens of thousands of riders were left stranded, causing needless inconvenience, while drivers were unable to access the earning opportunities they rely on. We are looking forward to urgently resolving this matter with LTFRB in the interests of everyone who depends on Uber every day,” the statement said.

Uber?s operations in the Philippines suspended for a month - Thai PBS English News

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