Stephen Speaks crew ‘bribed’ PH enforcer with selfie for traffic violation: ‘Can’t believe that worked’

Anne Pasajol 02/18/2023

Rockwell Ryan Ripperger of American pop band Stephen Speaks and his crew, who were initially pulled over for running a red light in Manila but were later proven to have committed no violations, were apparently let off…

An unforgettable Uber trip

Fatima Kaalim - @inquirerdotnet 04/08/2022

I had just received a piece of devastating news and sat for 10 minutes, trying to process my emotions. I texted my partner, told him I was sad about the news. He asked if I wanted to…

Uber wants to resume self-driving car tests on public roads

AP 11/05/2018

DETROIT (AP) — Nearly eight months after one of its autonomous test vehicles hit and killed an Arizona pedestrian, Uber wants to resume testing on public roads. The company has filed an application on with the Pennsylvania…

Grab, Uber fined P16M

Inquirer.net 10/18/2018

  The country’s antitrust body fined Grab and Uber P16 million for causing undue difficulties that prejudiced the review process of their controversial takeover deal. Top officials of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said Wednesday that the…

Singapore watchdog fines Grab, Uber $9.5 M over business merger

AFP 09/24/2018

SINGAPORE on Monday fined ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber $9.5 million for breaking competition rules when they merged, saying the deal had increased fares and thrown up roadblocks for competitors. Singapore-headquartered Grab agreed to buy US firm…

Uber will accept bookings only until April 8, after which it merges with Grab

Inquirer.net 03/26/2018

Uber said on Monday that its service would continue to be accessible only until April 8 as it confirmed the merging of its Southeast Asia operations with Grab. After April 8, all booking requests could be made…

Grab confirms buying Uber businesses in Southeast Asia

Inquirer.net 03/26/2018

Private ride-hailing service Grab on Monday confirmed that it has acquired Uber’s operation in Southeast Asia. In a statement, Grab said the deal was the largest acquisition by a Southeast Asian internet company,” which reflects the company’s…

Uber PH joins queue to increase ride share fees

Inquirer.net 01/29/2018

UBER Philippines is seeking increased fare for its popular affordable vehicle category as drivers feel the pinch of higher fuel prices and new regulations. The move came after rival Grab also sought to increase fare earlier this…

Uber PH launches new safety feature

Inquirer.net 01/22/2018

After the recent spate of attacks on drivers of transport network vehicle services (TNVS), ride-hailing service Uber introduced yesterday another safety feature for its riders paying in cash. Uber explained that its Rider Identification safety feature would…

Unhappy with impending fare hike

Nestor Ramirez 11/28/2017

I’ve been taking a cab lately to move around the suburb since my wife is using the only family car we have for a contractual engagement as a skills teacher for a school in a nearby city…

City’s test run for Uber, Grab next week

Intern 11/02/2017

CEBU CITY Hall will have a trial run in the use of Grab and Uber for official government trips starting next week. Six vehicles from Uber would be used by the City Health Department while Grab would…

Tomas plans to tap Grab, Uber in City Hall works

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/01/2017

Cebu City Hall is eyeing a partnership with operators of transport network vehicle services (TNVS) to learn and apply the technology in the city’s delivery of basic services. The City Council has authorized Mayor Tomas Osmeña to…

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