'U-Go' eyes January 2018 launch
Move over Grab and Uber! U-Go, a new transport network company, is ready to serve not only the riders but also the drivers and operators in the country in January 2018. In partnership with the Philippine Transportation Network Organization, U-Go was built and designed specifically for the Philippine market. "U-Go is a Filipino app. Tangkilikin natin ang sariling atin dahil ito ay para sa mga Pilipino. Para sa atin ito," said Norman Castillo, chairman of U-Go Philippines, during a press briefing held at Limbaga 77 Restaurant in Morato, Quezon City on Nov. 6. "With us, U-Go places." Castillo said that the team is almost done with the accreditation requirements with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). "Nung nag-start kami with LTFRB, nagko consult agad kami sa kanila. Kinonsult natin 'yun step-by-step. Even 'yung mga matrix and incentives. Tinanong din kami before tungkol sa surges. So we consulted them before...