LTFRB urges TNVS drivers: Reconsider strike

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday appealed to transport network vehicle service (TNVS) operators to reconsider their plan to hold a nationwide transportation holiday on Monday.

LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III issued the appeal as he said the strike will negatively impact the riding public.

“We ask TNVS operators to be more circumspect in their plan to hold a transport holiday that will affect the commuting public,” he said in a statement.

Around 35,000 ridesharing drivers will go offline from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in protest of what they described as “pahirap policies” of the regulatory body.

The LTFRB set a dialogue with TNVS operators on Tuesday to address the drivers’ concerns.

“We urge them to bring their legitimate concerns to LTFRB, in dialogue, so that the board can address them and not hold the riding public hostage by their planned disruptive action,” Delgra said.

Delgra echoed the appeal of ridesharing firm Grab to show utmost restraint before taking actions that could affect the ability of commuters to book rides.

Grab encouraged TNVS drivers to work with transport regulators and ridesharing companies in addressing their issues.