While quite common in smartphones and personal computers, remote over-the-air (OTA) software updates are still only in their infancy in the automotive space, according to a new report from research firm IHS.
The government said on Sunday, Aug. 23, that it will apprehend Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) vehicles without a provisional authority (PA) to operate.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday, Aug. 20, awarded to partners-operators of ride-sharing companies GrabCar and Uber their first provisional authorities (PA) to operate a Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS).
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a measure requiring the mandatory installation of speed limiter in public utility and certain types of vehicles.
Although it seemed like that it was only complying with an order from the Philippine government, Uber?s act of applying for registration on Aug. 17 as a TNC or transport network company marked a major milestone as this is the first time that the US-based firm is applying for accreditation.
Ride-sharing app Uber said it would comply with the requirement of the government for accreditation after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) warned it would apprehend and impound vehicles that are not registered with the agency.
In the Philippines, although the number in the listings is not as big as its neighboring countries with only 2%, the country is gearing towards sustainable mobility with the arrival of some eco-friendly transport such as e-jeepneys and e-trikes that runs on batteries.
Made up of five interlinked and airconditioned coaches, the road train is estimated to serve 650,000 passengers a day when formally deployed on the road.
Only one qualified applicant will be selected to apply for franchise to operate more than 40 units of modern airport buses equipped with on-board CCTV, Wi-Fi, on-board automated bus arrival electronic display and announcement system.
