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
Requiring Grab to explain both surge charging and the minimum fare at the next LTFRB hearing seems reasonable, especially if riders are seeing prices jump without knowing the factors behind it. Clear examples of how demand, distance, and base fees affect the final fare would help reduce confusion.
Requiring Grab to explain both surge charging and the minimum fare at the next LTFRB hearing seems reasonable, especially if riders are seeing price jumps without knowing the exact basis. Transparency on the formula, timing, and demand factors would help passengers judge whether the charges are fair.
base fare, even though the base fare was set to Php45.
I liked the point about The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has scheduled another hearing for Grab Philippines’ to explain its fare scheme . It connects well with how I think about ltfrb to grab: explain surge charging, minimum fare , especially when the small details shape the final result.
I’m curious how LTFRB will handle Grab’s Php85 base fare when they’ve set it to Php45, and why surge fees aren’t clearly explained yet. It’s interesting that they asked for a presentation next Jan 12 to address these two points.
A clearer explanation would honestly help a lot of regular riders because sudden fare changes can get confusing fast. I’ve seen people discuss transparency in other online communities too, even around social casino platforms like Sweep Stars Casino , where users usually appreciate simple and direct info instead of complicated updates. Communication makes a huge difference.
I’m curious how the LTFRB will tackle Grab’s Php85 base fare vs the ₱45 cap they set earlier. The hearing on January 12 to address surge fees seems overdue, especially with drivers scarce yet fares climbing.
85 base fare when it’s supposed to be 45 is just insane. About time they got called out.
I read that LTFRB wants clarity on Grab’s surge fees and the Php85 base fare, even though the base fare was set to Php45. It reminds me how fluctuating prices during rush hours can surprise commuters, especially when the rules are still being debated. I hope the next session brings clearer guidelines.
85 pesos base fare when the official rate is 45 is basically highway robbery.