GRAB PHILIPPINES (MyTAXI.PH, Inc.) is looking at launching the GrabCar service, which involves bookings for private vehicles, in Davao City, in addition to its existing taxi operations. Grab Philippines Public Affairs Manager Leo Emmanuel K. Gonzales, who was in town last week for the Kadayawan Festival, said they have a pending application before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for a test run to study GrabCar’s viability in the city. Mr. Gonzales said in a press conference Friday that they want to see if there is demand and “how it will also impact the (Grab) taxis.” “We have to look for that balance,” he added. Meanwhile, Grab Philippines has also signed an agreement with the Davao-Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (HPG) for road safety and security. Grab country manager Brian Cu said under the partnership, Grab drivers will undergo trainings on road safety and courtesy as well as anti-car theft, anti-highway robbery, and other anti-crime orientations from the HPG. Mr. Cu said their partnership with the local police is part of Grab’s continuing commitment to provide safe and secure transportation to passengers and partner drivers. — Maya M. Padillo

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