Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Grace Poe calls the one-month suspension of Uber operations imposed by the Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) cruel and absurd. The LTFRB had said it suspended Uber's operations after the transport network company allegedly defied its order to stop accepting and activating new drivers in its platform. But Poe said Uber does not deserve the suspension as the justification cited by the LTFRB was not serious enough. "It is not about roadworthiness, but one that involves mere administrative violation" that may merit just an administrative penalty, she noted. Poe further said, "penalty should not further prejudice the public and place the riders' well-being at risk by limiting their options."

Source: The Standard August 15, 2017 03:56 UTC