Grab says P80 base fare was authorized by LTFRB

Grab Philippines debunked on Tuesday the allegation of Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Rep. Jericho Nograles that its P80 base fare was not authorized by the Land Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

Grab through its legal counsel told the LTFRB in a hearing that the company imposed the said base fare at the same time it imposed the P2/min charge in June 5, 2017.

However, LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III said that the minimum fare was not stated in their petition.

“There’s nothing here in your petition and on record that you have a minimum fare of P80 or P125. I am confused!” Delgra said during the hearing.

The P125 minimum fare that Delgra was referring to was for the Grab Premium where high-end cars are offered to passengers.

The LTFRB has ordered Grab to amend its fare hike petition for transparency and accuracy purposes.

Delgra added that the four-page petition that Grab filed last January was confusing and not “well explained.” /muf

READ: For transparency, LTFRB orders Grab to amend its fare hike petition