The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday rejected Uber Systems Inc.’s appeal to lift the suspension order on its operations for one month. Uber earlier in the day defied the LTFRB’s order and resumed operations but pulled out its booking application from its website after the board denied its appeal. However, the LTFRB was quick to deny the company’s appeal and warned that Uber drivers who will defy the order will be arrested. LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada called on the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to apprehend Uber drivers who defied the agency’s order. The LTFRB suspended Uber’s operations for a month for allowing units without permits to operate.

Source: Manila Times August 15, 2017 17:15 UTC