A network of digital advocates called on to Transport Network Companies (TNCs) operating as Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) providers to should the impact of surge fare cut in the event the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) decides to impose the move.
Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that TNCs must shoulder the cost of the fare slash by reducing the commission that they are taking from drivers.
“The high commission rate being deducted by TNCs can be lessened so that drivers will not be heavily affected in case LTFRB will impose a cut on surge fares. If they are truly looking after the welfare of the commuters and drivers, they should help out by having their commissions slashed.”
Most TNVS companies have been charging 20% -21% commission on fares. Drivers have also called out Grab Philippines as they are making drivers shoulder the 20% senior citizen and persons with disability discount, on top of the 20% commission, lessening their gross earnings by up to 41% not including the maintenance and fuel costs.
LTFRB move on Grab’s surge fare welcomed; swift action urged
Gustilo said that while the pronouncement of LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III that they will be looking into complaints against Grab’s surge fare is welcomed, a swift action on the matter is urgently needed.
“While the good pronouncements by the LTFRB is a welcome development, would like to see the them actually acting on these complaints. It is high time that LTFRB ensure that surge fare will not be used to victimize the victims into drying up their finances.”###
