MANILA, Philippines — While thankful for the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) order, ride-hailing firm Grab proposed on Friday that hatchback-type vehicles be “permanently allowed” to operate as transport network vehicle service (TNVS). ADVERTISEMENTREAD: DOTr to LTFRB : Allow hatchbacks to operate as TNVS units“We are grateful to Secretary Arthur Tugade for this directive. It shows his magnanimity and a deep sense of fairness for all those involved,” Grab Philippines President Brian Cu said in a statement. “Consistent with the DOTr’s statement that hatchback TNVS units provide a more economical option to the public, we propose that hatchbacks be permanently allowed to operate as TNVS,” he added. Grab said it will continue to work closely with regulators and policy makers to address remaining TNVS issues.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 19, 2019 02:48 UTC