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MANILA, Philippines – This is not a drill. Uber is back in business in the Philippines.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday, August 29, lifted the suspension order on Uber after the company fully complied with its requirements.
Uber is back! #UberOn pic.twitter.com/3yGIodNDZ6
— Uber Philippines (@Uber_PH) August 29, 2017
JUST IN: Uber application online again, a few minutes after LTFRB lifts its suspension. | via @rambotalabong pic.twitter.com/jRqVjajejs
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) August 29, 2017
The company paid a P190-million fine and provided compensation to its drivers during the suspension period.
“UBER IS BACK” became the top trending topic in the Philippines shortly after the announcement of LTFRB.
People cheering in the office "UBER IS BACK!!!" like Many Pacquiao won a fight! Lol. Happy tuesday
— John Boquiron (@johnboqs) August 29, 2017
when i saw the UBER IS BACK trend. MAN, IT REALLY MADE ME HAPPY. NO JOKE. MABUHAY ANG MGA UBER DRIVERS! pic.twitter.com/j8WhxPnh8C
— 똥 (@PurppleBarney) August 29, 2017
8-PESO UBER RIDES PLS LOL
— upmpls (@upmanilapls) August 29, 2017
UBER IS BACK
Amid the celebration, some social media users directed their attention toward the LTFRB after its decision to lift the suspension:
Love the fact that Uber is back on. Respect to LTFRB. I have faith that the 190M is going to a good place.
— Trish Malubay (@trishmalubay) August 29, 2017
Can we request that the usage of that Php 190M fine be auditted? #Auditthe190m UBER IS BACK @Uber_PH @LTFRB @PresidentialCom @grabph
— Elton Beyd (@ItsMeUrDude) August 29, 2017
Now that #UBER is back, #LTFRB don’t stop there… fix the bus, jeepney and taxi driver problems in the #Philippines. Longevity isn’t cool.
— JJ Dy Jaime (@jj_dy) August 29, 2017
it only took them a 190 million pesos to say, "Okay, Uber. You can go."
— Francis (@CerealWaters) August 29, 2017
Siguraduhin niyo hindi sa bulsa niyo mapupunta yang fine na binayad ng uber ha! Malapit pa naman na ang Christmas! Mahiya naman kayo! https://t.co/qB27BIc7uB
— Grazielle Gavino (@aziegavs) August 29, 2017
Hi LTFRB, pa join sa Christmas Party nyo this year ha. Sana ako maka kuha ng grand prize!
— danielroswell08 (@danielroswell08) August 29, 2017
The first UBER makes its way to LTFRB pic.twitter.com/rI1IYMM2gd
— Friar Balsam (@Friar_Balsam) August 29, 2017
i wonder how the government’s gonna use the 190M pesos from Uber. Sana sa nakabubuti at nakararami.
— shareen mae (@shaperman13) August 29, 2017
Here are more tweets from the netizens:
Uber is back – Curated tweets by rapplerdotcom
The transport giant was supposed to be suspended from August 15 to September 13, a total of 30 days, but it filed a petition asking the LTFRB to downgrade the penalty to a fine instead.
What are your thoughts on the LTFRB’s decision to lift the suspension? Let us know in the comments! – Rappler.com
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