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MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transport Franchise and Regulation Board (LTFRB) convened a new transport company, Hype, for allegedly charging an "illegal" tariff.
On July 18, the LTFRB asked Hype to explain – within five days of receiving the order – why it was charging P2 per minute of travel "without Commission authorization".
"Acting on a report sent by a concerned citizen, the Régie, respondent Hype Transport Systems Incorporated, is hereby requested to explain in writing why its certification certificate as a transmission system company y (TNC) should not be suspended or canceled, "reads in the order signed by lawyer Carl Marbella of the Legal Division of the LTFRB
Hype was also invited to appear on 24 July at 9 o'clock. [19659008] LTFRB issues an order of justification to Hype Transport Inc. for allegedly charging the P2 / min rate "without the approval of the Commission". || via @reyaika pic.twitter.com/cIIJGw7wTh
– rappler (@rapplerdotcom) July 18, 2018
Under a scheme approved by the government, the rate Tally of road transport companies depends on the type of vehicle – the sedans have a base of P40, SUVs P70, and P100 vans.
There is a supplement of P14 per kilometer, but with a surge plug at twice the load. There is no travel time charge. (READ: How much do new ride-ride applications cost?)
Hype was the first TNC accredited this year, after Grab bought out Uber operations in Southeast Asia
. is considered the potential rival of Grab Philippines, with Owto.
Grab was recently involved in a similar "illegal" tariff controversy, with the LTFRB ordering him to pay a fine of 10 million Philippine pesos. Grab has also been told to repay his clients. – Rappler.com
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