LTFRB extends CPC Validity of TNVS
Effective October 13, 2017, TNVS Certificate of Public Convenience-- CPC validity is extended from one (1) year to two (2) years. Good news indeed, fellow Partners! LTFRB issued Memorandum Circular No. 2017-023 effective last Oct. 13, 2017...
read moreFacts About Hatchback Vehicles for Uber and TNVS
Are hatchback vehicles allowed for Uber? Since two years ago, there has been rumors about hatchback vehicles and engine displacement requirement for TNVS. The rumors say that vehicles with less than 1.2L engine displacements or hatchbacks and sub-compact cars are NOT...
read moreFirst LTFRB TNVS Open Consultation
It's a good day for the ridesharing industry yesterday! LTFRB held the first LTFRB TNVS open consultation and dialogue directly with TNVS Partners, Operators and Drivers yesterday afternoon, Jan. 5, 2017 in the LTFRB Office in Quezon City. LTFRB extended the...
read moreTruth About Assume Balance of Uber Ready Vehicles
Since a few months back, we've been getting a lot of questions about assume balance of Uber ready vehicles from aspiring Uber Partners that want to start their Uber business. Being one of the pioneer Uber Partners in Manila (we've been operating for about 2 years...
read moreLTFRB halts acceptance of new TNVS Applications
We just got news that LTFRB suspends or halts the acceptance of NEW TNVS (Transportation Network Vehicle Service) Applications from all TNCs (that includes Uber, Grab, U-Hop, etc). REMEMBER: TNVS (Transportation Network Vehicle Service) is a new category of transport...
read morePartner Tip: Uber SPA Forms 101
Hello fellow Uber Partners! We've been getting a lot of questions about the Uber SPA Forms as well as requests for a copy of the Uber SPA Forms. So, we decided to post this Uber SPA 101 to help you with your TNVS requirements submission. Why do I need to submit...
read moreJoin the Uber Caravan this Weekend for effortless Partner Signup!
Aspiring and existing Uber Partners! This is for YOU: Need more info before joining Uber? Need guidance signing-up? Need assistance on your TNVS submissions? This is your chance! Uber is having a 2-day Sign-up Caravan event this weekend where you can do on-site sign...
read moreLTFRB allows Uber to resume TNVS Accreditation
UBER GOOD NEWS, Partners! Remember the TRO (temporary restraining order) issued to Uber last December 2015? A lot of Partners got scared to join Uber and process their TNVS Accreditation and ultimately delayed driving and going online. But we've got a very good news...
read moreQuezon City RTC issues 20-day TRO on Uber and Grab
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 217 issued a 20-day temporary restraining order (TRO) on the operations of transport network vehicle service (TNVS). The TRO issued was to halt the implementation of the DOTC Department Order No. 2015-011 which allowed...
read moreTNVS to put LTFRB Markings According to Memorandum Circular No. 2015-025
Hello fellow TNVS Partners and Peers! First, "congrats" to the partners who got their Provisional Authorities (P.A.) already! You are now legit and you can now ply the roads without worry ;P If you want to check if your TNVS Application is approved, you can see the...
read moreTransport Group Files Petition vs Uber and Grab
Tranport group 1-Utak filed a petition with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to cancel the operation of the Transportation Network Company (TNC) Uber and Grabcar. 1-Utak emphasized that the LTFRB should not have given accreditation to...
read moreHow To Accomplish Forms for TNVS Requirements
Hi Guys! As we process our TNVS Accreditations, here's a quick guide to all of the requirements for PA and CPC. There's also a guide how to accomplish/ fill in each requirement for TNVS. In the meantime, you might want to know how to have your vehicles accredited if...
read moreHow to get TNVS and LTFRB Accredited in Uber if Vehicle is Not Under Your Name (Partner’s Name)
Hi Guys! We've been getting a lot of inquiries re TNVS and LTFRB Accreditation given that the car is not in the Partners name. So here's a guide on how to get TNVS and LTFRB Accredited in Uber if Vehicle is Not Under Your Name. This might be a bit lengthy but this is...
read moreUber Manila TNVS Submission Schedule
Hello fellow Partners! ***UPDATE as of Mar. 9, 2016*** You can now submit your TNVS Requirements when you go to Driver Onboarding or you can also submit ONLINE. Schedule: Monday – Friday: 10am to 6pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm (except non-working holidays) Venue: SMX...
read moreUber Partner Guide to DTI Online Business Name Registration
[Updated: Jan. 31, 2018] Hello Uber Partner! As you know, we need to comply to LTFRB regulations now. And one of the requirements for TNVS and LTFRB Accreditation is a DTI Registration if for sole proprietorship. You can register for a business name...
read moreUber Manila Deactivates 2011 Cars and Older In Accordance to the LTFRB Regulation
Good morning Guys! Or NOT. Uber Manila deactivates car 2011 and older in accordance to the LTFRB Regulatio. and DOTC Department Order. Today, Thursday Sept 3, marks the last day of 2011 and older cars in the Uber Manila System. Our 5-star Partners and Drivers have...
read moreLTFRB Accreditation: What it really means for us Partners, Peers and Drivers
CONGRATULATIONS UberPartners and GrabPeers! You got the TNVS and LTFRB Accreditation, so what’s Next? Warning: This is a lengthy post. It’s up to you if you want to invest the time to learn more about the business you are in (or plan to be in). We’ve tried to...
read moreUber News: Uber Drivers CANNOT Pickup Passengers from the Airport Anymore
Hello fellow Partners & Drivers! (and Riders, this concerns you as well) Did you know Uber Drivers cannot pickup Passengers from the airport anymore? Yes, this is inline with recent memorandum of LTFRB (CPC Terms and Conditions MC_NO._2015-018). According to the...
read moreUber and Grab together with its Partners Will Now Be Taxed
Here comes the taxman. Are you ready for this? Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) chief Kim Henares has her sights on Uber, Grab and other app-based transport network companies (TNCs). According to the BIR commissioner, their agency is closely coordinating with the Land...
read moreUber Manila NOW LTFRB Accredited as a TNC!
Good news guys! Uber Manila NOW LTFRB Accredited as a TNC! Uber Manila, as a company, is now accredited by LTFRB as a Transport Network Company (TNC). What's left to do is the accreditation of its Partners as Transport Netwrok Vehicle Service (TNVS). But this is...
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