Tugade defends LTFRB, says ‘cap’ being planned on TNVS applications
TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY Arthur P. Tugade on Tuesday said the government is planning to put a “cap” on the wave of ride-sharing drivers applying for franchise once “compliance” among those who want to operate under the scheme is already established. In a press briefing in Malacañang yesterday, Mr. Tugade said the measure is being studied because “the proportionate increase in the applicant and the users of the application of the TNCs (Transportation Network Companies) is not proportionate to the increase in those registering.” In July last year, the government stopped processing new applications for Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS), the new category created for ride-sharing services. Mr. Tugade said the suspension was enforced because the number of franchise applicants ballooned at that time. “We wanted to have compliance. Once we have the compliance then we can establish a cap,” the transportation chief said. “So habang kinukuha namin ’yung datos na...