Quezon City, Philippines — Mounting evidence of widespread unauthorized operations and overboarding in the country’s ride-hailing and motorcycle taxi sector has intensified calls for immediate regulatory action, as concerns grow over commuter safety, driver welfare, and platform accountability. Data from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) show that up to 72% of Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) units around 40,000 out of 56,000 may be operating without proper authority. Experts warn this reflects not just a compliance gap, but a normalization of “colorum” operations within digital transport platforms.…
Read MoreOverboarding, Colorum Operations in TNVS, MC Taxi Spur Urgent Action
