MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ transport regulator has ordered ride-sharing startup Arcade City to “cease and desist” for operating as a transportation network company without coordinating with the agency. “LTFRB is strongly warning Arcade City to cease and desist from launching its mobile application on 16 April 2018, and to stop all bookings made with this application/platform as those who are operating are considered colorum,” the regulator said. Arcade City was first launched in Austin, Texas in 2016 after the withdrawal of Uber and Lyft. ‘Different model’David also denied LTFRB’s claim that Arcade City is a transport network company. Claiming to be an alternative for Uber, Arcade City last year announced that it was recruiting and activating drivers across the Philippines.

Source: Philippine Star April 13, 2018 06:01 UTC