Hello Riders!
Did you know Uber Drivers cannot pickup Passengers from the airport anymore? Read more in this post.
This screenshot of the LTFRB memorandum (CPC Terms and Conditions MC_NO._2015-018) would suffice:
Uber also issued an advisory:
As a regulated entity, we should comply with Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) policies on airport pick-ups and drop-offs. In line with this, Uber partners may still drop off riders in the airport departure area; however, you are encouraged NOT to take pick ups from the airport for now.
Don’t worry, airport drop-offs are still allowed. 😉
If you’re thinking Uber cars cannot be distinguished because they are private cars, well…
According to the same memorandum, ride sharing vehicles will be required to have a “trade dress” to distinguish them. So expect that in the coming days as the regulation is rolled out, Uber cars will have a trade dress. And they might be apprehended in airports if they try to pick-up passengers.
We all know this could be tricky for both riders and drivers…
Does this mean Riders cannot use the Uber Rider App at all when they’re in NAIA ? Will the Uber Rider app be geo-fenced? We honestly, don’t know yet. It sucks that they’re taking away the freedom of choice of riders. 🙁
We also know how ridiculously expensive airport taxis can be. So what can Riders do?
RIDER TIP:
- If you wanted to request for a pickup from the airport/NAIA, you can also take a taxi from NAIA to nearby places from where you can request.
- OR you can also ride the Resorts World shuttle for free (this is what we usually do) and request for an Uber ride from there. We believe Solaire also has this airport shuttle service.
- All you need to do is get a membership card from Resorts World (which is also free by the way, it’ll just take 5 minutes to sign up) to be able to use the airport shuttles for free.
Refer to this post on how to request for a ride.
Have some thoughts about this regulation? More tips to share? Comment below!
Happy Riding!
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Is it possible to use the service to accompany someone to the airport & instead of being dropped-off, use the same vehicle to go back to the the original pick-up point? Thank you!
Yeah! That’s a good work around 😉
What if the car is being used by the owner to pick someone at the airport? would that still be apprehended?
Supposedly they won’t
There is a workaround for this: walk out to the street right in front of the airport. For NAIA-2, this is just near the area before you curve left to the arrival area. For NAIA-3, it’s right along the road facing Resorts World. Use the Uber app to hail a cab, then you’re legally doing it. Don’t forget Uber drivers, may tax yan!
Hi, is it possible to catch Uber at the airport now? How many cars have got the license?
No one got the license yet but yes you can request for an Uber from the airport. Diskarte na lang ng driver
MIAA is one of the MOST CORRUPT and MOST INEFFICIENT government agency!
If I am travelling with my family (Wife and kids) , do we each need a resort club membership to use the shuttle, or will 1 for myself be sufficient?
1 membership is OK
is 1 membership sufficient if I am not travelling with ‘family’ and am travelling with 3 friends?
Yep
Before I even got to read this I ended up asking around on FB if it was possible to get an uber from the airport. Jeez. So a long walk then.
I already have a airport pass (as a driver) also I’m planning to get a 1 month vehicle temporary pass. So I’m I allowed to pick up a rider on the airport?
That’s great! Yeah, seems like you can.
That’s great! Seems like you can pick up passengers then.
My request for 1 month temporary pass was approve and I will pay Php35 on it and I will try it tomorrow since my vehicle was coding today. I hope a better surge tomorrow.
How to apply po?
Here’s a step by step guide on how to be an Uber Partner. Hope this helps.
http://ubermanilatips.com/how-to-be-an-uber-driverpartner-in-manila/
How to get an airport pass as a driver?
We think it’s through MIIA
Now that it’s midway in 2016, are Uber pickups already allowed at NAIA?
If not, what are safe trusted alternatives available for a tourist couple with 5 suitcases needing a ride from NAIA to Salcedo Village in Makati?
We’ve tried requesting from the the ariport for an Uber. there was no problem naman. 🙂
Hi..how to apply a nembership for resoutceworld?
Thanks
Just go to Resorts World and apply. It will take you less than 10minutes.
Is UBER authorized to pick up arriving passengers at NAIA 1 at the arrival ramp?
Kindly refer to this link: http://ubermanilatips.com/how-to-get-an-uber-for-airport-pickup/