The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has scheduled another hearing for Grab Philippines’ to explain its fare scheme after the board questioned its surge fees and Php85 base fare.
LTFRB and Grab executives met last Tuesday to help address user complaints regarding the latter’s fares.
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However, LTFRB was not satisfied with Grab’s explanation. Hence, the ride-hailing service company was ordered to prepare a presentation for the next hearing that’s scheduled on January 12, Thursday.
As per LFTRB chair Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III, what they want is to address two significant issues. First is the legality of Grab’s surge fees, which the service collects during prime or rush hours. Second is their minimum base fare of Php85. That’s despite LTFRB already setting the base fare to Php45.
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Grab then released a statement thanking the LTFRB for giving them the opportunity to “clarify key questions regarding Grab’s transport business’ pricing mechanism.”
The company added that they look forward to “further expounding on this matter in the next session.”
“Despite the shortage of drivers, Grab is making every possible effort to support commuters and existing driver-partners – while still remaining compliant with the fare matrix of the LTFRB,” the company added.
Via: ABS-CBN News
The 85 peso base fare is such a scam when the government cap is literally 45. Grab keeps acting like they’re doing us a favor while they bleed us dry.
85 pesos base fare is wild when it’s supposed to be 45. They’ve been ignoring the rules for way too long.
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About time someone called them out on that 85 peso base fare when it’s supposed to be 45. Hope the LTFRB actually sticks to their guns instead of just holding hearings for show.
Charging 85 pesos when the cap is 45 is just blatant at this point. Hope they actually get slapped with a fine instead of just another hearing.
The 85 peso base fare is such a scam when the official rate is supposed to be 45. Glad the LTFRB is finally calling them out on this.
About time they looked into that 85 peso base fare, it’s been ridiculous lately. Hope they actually force them to stick to the 45 peso limit.
Finally. Charging 85 pesos when the cap is supposed to be 45 is just straight up ignoring the rules.
About time they questioned that 85 peso base fare. It’s been ridiculous lately.
Finally. That 85 peso base fare is getting ridiculous when they’re supposed to be capped at 45.