Digital advocacy network welcomes LTFRB investigation on Grab overpricing

• Published date: 03 December 2022
• Publication title: Philippines Daily Inquirer

A network of digital advocates lauded the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board after it issued a show-cause order against Grab Philippines for violating its accreditation.

Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that LTFRB is summoning Grab after the regulatory body found out that the TNVS giant is charging Php85 minimum fare and a additional stop base fare of 40 pesos upon booking.

'This only shows that no amount of denial can cover up the truth that they are overcharging their customers. We are glad that the LTFRB is taking this matter now specially since inflation is taking a toll on the public.'

The hearing, set on December 6, 2022, was due to the complaint filed by Lawyers for Consumers Safety and Protection led by Atty. Ariel Inton.

LCSP and Digital Pinoys earlier asked the House of Representatives, through the Committee on Metro Manila Development, to investigate Grab Philippines for what the groups deem as unfair practices against its passengers, partner drivers and delivery riders.

Gustilo said that this is not the first time that Grab was called out by a regulatory agency.

Previously, the Philippine Competition Commission ordered a P25.45 million refund to customers after it found out that Grab...