Senator Poe Meets with LTFRB, Uber Heads
Senator Grace Poe arranged a closed-door meeting today, August 16, with the heads of both the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Uber to shed light on the ride-sharing app’s suspension. The ‘urgent’ meeting comes after the government agency ordered Uber to cease its operations for one month for violating an LTFRB order.
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©pna.gov.phUber resumes, ceases operations
Uber managed to resume operations noontime yesterday after filing a motion for reconsideration asking the LTFRB to reconsider its month-long suspension order. However, the ride-sharing company was again compelled to cease its operations around 6 PM, after LTFRB denied its motion with a three-page decision. The decision contained text that insisted LTFRB’s order stands and warned Uber that it faces sanctions if it continues to defy the regulatory agency. Uber expressed disappointment with the denial of its motion, but said it was ready to comply with the order. ©facebook.com/uberpilipinas/Public outrage
LTFRB’s suspension order received the ire of the public, especially on social media. The outrage prompted several lawmakers to weigh in on the issue. Poe called the suspension “cruel and absurd.” “I am aghast that this agency that committed before the Senate to resolve the issues has just imposed a cure that will only make the disease much worse,” Poe said in a statement late Monday night. Poe is the chair of the Senate Committee on Public Services.Featured Articles
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