Philippines suspends Uber operations for one month


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 15 Aug 2017

The Philippines was the first country to regulate app-based car-hailing operations after drawing up rules in 2015.

MANILA: The Philippines on Monday suspended the accreditation and operation of Uber for one month, in a decision that followed a government crackdown on unregistered drivers offering app-based ride-hailing services. 

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) did not give a reason for its decision, which came amid regulatory disputes with Uber and rival Grab that have prompted investigations by both chambers of Philippine Congress.

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