Uber Philippines resumed its operations on Tuesday after submitting a motion for reconsideration against the Land Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board鈥檚 (LTFRB) one-month suspension.
鈥淚n response to overwhelming rider and driver demand, we have filed a motion for reconsideration with the LTFRB,鈥� Uber Philippines said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
鈥淭his means that Uber鈥檚 operations will continue until the motion is resolved. Consequently, we will be resuming serving Metro Manila and Cebu,鈥� Uber added.
LTFRB ordered Uber鈥檚 one-month suspension after it found out that the transport network company (TNC) violated its order to stop accepting and accrediting new drivers pending the resolution to the government regulator鈥檚 issues with the company.
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Uber Philippines announced earlier on Monday the temporary suspension of their services.
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Uber Philippines said the suspension caused 鈥渘eedless inconvenience鈥� among their riders and drivers.
鈥淥ver the course of this morning, tens of thousands of riders were left stranded, causing needless inconvenience, while drivers were unable to access the earning opportunities they rely on,鈥� the TNC said.
鈥淲e are looking forward to urgently resolving this matter with LTFRB in the interests of everyone who depends on Uber every day,鈥� Uber added. IDL