00:00The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board issued a circular memorandum
00:07that will force transport network companies to give 20% discount to senior citizens, persons with disability, and students.
00:18In a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Public Services yesterday,
00:22LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guariz III said that TNVS drivers or TNC drivers should not give 20% discount
00:34and instead, TNC companies will pay for it.
00:39Guariz also explained that TNC drivers are already spending their motorcycle cycle and its maintenance on gas every day.
00:49The Senate Committee on Public Affairs is asking TNC companies to pay 20% discount.
00:59First, Senator Tulfo received a complaint that TNC drivers are canceling the booking for senior citizens, persons with disability, and students because of the 20% discount.
