Ridesharing promo codes for October 2017

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 3, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways

Check out these promo codes for Angkas, Grab, and Uber that make our trips more affordable this month of October 2017.

Angkas promo codes

Haven’t tried Angkas yet? If motorcycle rides don’t scare you then it is the perfect time to try this ridesharing service.

Promo code: AKSPOOKY

P20 off two (2) rides
valid on October 31, 2017 only
limited offer! 6,000 total redemptions only

Promo code: AKSNAGYUD

P20 off two (2) rides
valid from October 24 to 26, 2017 only
valid for use in Cebu only

Promo code: AKS400A

P40 off ten (10) rides
valid from October 22 to 26, 2017 only

Promo code: AKSULYAP

Valid for first 1,500 rides only

P20 off two (2) rides
valid in Metro Manila only

Promo code: AKSWERPA

Valid for first 3,000 rides only

P25 off two (2) rides
valid in Metro Manila only

Promo code: ANGKASANDALE

Valid for first 2,000 rides only

P25 off one (1) ride
valid in Metro Manila only

Grab promo codes

Promo code: TTKD

Grab proudly supports this year’s 25th TTKD Festival! Take part in the festivities by booking GrabCar! This is is only valid for the first 500 rides.

P50 off ALL GRABCAR rides when going to and from MacArthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga
valid from October 27 to 28, 2017 only

The event gates are:

North gate: Dainty Restaurant
South gate: Puregold Jr.

Promo code: MASSKARA

#RideYourWayToFun during the 38th Masskara Festival

P50 going to and from the following venues:
- Festival Site A – Tourism Strip Lacson St.
- Festival Site B – New Government Center
- Festival Site C – Bacolod Public Plaza
valid from October 16 to 22, 2017 for Bacolod users only

Uber promo codes

Promo code: OCTPOOL250MNL

P50 off FIVE (5) UBERPOOL rides
valid from October 16 to 19, 2017 only

Promo code: 250OCTPOOLMNL

P50 off FIVE (5) UBERPOOL rides
valid from October 02 to 05, 2017 only

The Uber suspension

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 18, 2017 | Ponderings

On August 15, 2017 Uber released this statement on social media. It announces the one month suspension of Uber from operating in the Philippines.

According to the news the service was suspended because Uber supposedly kept on accepting applications despite being told not to make any new activations. In response Uber said that while it is true that they did not stop accepting applications, they have not made any activations in the interim.

Shortly after they filed a motion for reconsideration with the LTFRB in response to the demand from drivers and riders. Upon filing the MR Uber cars were back on the streets, to the delight of Uber drivers and riders everywhere. But this joy was short-lived as this action angered LTFRB and they immediately told Uber to cease. Naughty Uber! Thinking you could just go back to business as usual with the MR.

Long and short, the one month suspension stays.

By this action LTFRB is punishing not only the UBER drivers but the riders as well. It means loss of income, especially for those drivers who quit their regular jobs and invested to purchase their own vehicle.

This is also frustrating for the Uber riders. All of a sudden Grab has a monopoly of the ridesharing industry and with the demand so high they jacked up their price (particularly on August 15th). In a news report a Grab representative mentioned that their price increase was capped at 1.4x … Dude, that is still 40% higher!

I admit that I use both Grab and Uber. Oftentimes I switch from one to the other and back depending on the rate and availability of cars when I need to book. With this recent suspension of Uber getting a ride has been very difficult. Not only have Grab rates jumped up the drivers are also very picky with the passengers they will pick up which means that for riders such as myself who travel quite a distance getting a ride in the afternoon or evening is not easy.

Earlier today I was booking a Grab home and my screen showed three cars in the vicinity. For almost 30 minutes I tried to get a ride repeatedly and each time I saw the same three names appear on my screen in rotation and none of them would accept my fare. How frustrating!

I was tired and just wanted to get home and my only options were:

keep trying to get a Grab
hail a cab
walk to Taft and ride an FX

I was not going to hail a cab and just get rejected for wanting to be dropped off in Quezon City. I was not up to walking all the way to Taft because it was drizzling. And for that same reason I was not going to use Angkas which I often take for short trips. As for the train, I hate crowds so that was not even an option as far as I was concerned.

With no other choice I opted to keep tapping my finger on the app until I could get a ride with Grab. My only consolation being that since I was at a hotel then at least I was waiting in comfort.

My persistence was eventually rewarded a few minutes before 5:30pm. Mr. Josemmanuel (last name truncated), who still had to drop off a passenger, accepted my trip. Yey! Now why can’t the other 3 drivers be like him?

Sidenote: I’ve rarely been rejected or ignored by Uber drivers and my travel to and from work is always a distance of at least 12 kms.

My experience with Mr. Josemmanuel … he was a safe driver, the ride was comfortable, when we spoke he was well-spoken and wonderful to converse with. 5 stars!

A part of me understands why many drivers pick and choose their passengers. Perhaps they are already tired themselves and are not up to driving so far but are still willing to make short trips. But at the same time I can’t help but asked ISN’T THAT THEIR JOB?

I would understand if my destination was out of town and would need to pass through a toll booth, but it wasn’t (though there are those who would argue that Manila to Quezon City is technically out of town since they are around 12 kms apart. 😀 but still … no toll booth! :D)

If a chef in a restaurant sees a customer come in he does not like, can he opt to NOT cook for that person?

I truly hope the suspension levied by LTFRB will be lifted soon. Listen to the clamor. The need is real. Don’t be the most hated government agency in the country today.

Ridesharing promo codes for March 2017

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 25, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways

In the month of hearts share a ride with a stranger or share a ride with friends. Take Uber, Grab, or Angkas.

Can’t decide which ridesharing app to use? Let Google maps help you decide. Below are some promo codes to make our commute more affordable.

Uber promo codes

Waiting for promo codes from Uber is an exercise in frustration. But when they do it often leads to something fun. 🙂 In the meantime, I suppose we just need to be satisfied with their excellent service. 🙂

Promo code: LUNCHATUPTOWNBONIFACIO

Have lunch at Uptown Bonifacio and avail of this promo

P50 discount
valid for two (2) rides from 10am to 3pm going to and from Uptown Bonifacio at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
valid from Monday to Friday only up to March 9, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only

Google maps promo

Book at Uber ride via google maps

P100 discount on two (2) Uber rides
valid for Uberpool, Uber-X, and Uberblack rides

Grab promo codes

Your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, promo codes do repeat. And when they do the amount discounted is not always the same. Take advantage of these inviting discounts while they’re available.

Whether you need a private car or are willing to share your ride, Grab has promo codes guaranteed to perk you up.

Promo code: SHAREFRIDAY

P70 discount
- valid for one (1) GRABSHARE ride only
- from 6am to 10am on March 31, 2017

Promo code: SHARE

50% discount up to P100
- valid for GRABSHARE rides only from March 27 to April 4, 2017
- valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 21 to 27, 2017
- valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 14 to 20, 2017
- valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 1 to 5, 2017
P50 discount
- valid for two (2) GRABSHARE rides only from February 24 to March 1, 2017

Promo code: GRABPAY

50% discount up to P150
- valid from March 27 to April 3, 2017
P100 off
- valid for two (2) rides from March 25 to 26, 2017
100% discount up to P200
- valid for three (3) rides from March 13 to 19, 2017
- valide for three (3) rides from March 4 to 12, 2017
use with GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6 SEATER rides in Metro Manila only
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards

Sometimes I can’t help but think that their marketing team don’t think things through when they come out with promotional material for their campaigns. Take this for example.

Explain to us please, Grab, how we are supposed to #GRABALLWECAN if you put a cap of only 3 rides using the promo code. I, for one, on any given week could Grab as little as 1 to as much as 14 in a week! So how is 3 rides “all I can”?

It is a misleading ad and definitely does not display truth in advertising. So sad.

Promo code: GRABTRIKE

GRABTRICYCLE now moving in Mandaluyong! One Grabtricycle can accomodate up to 5 people.

FREE RIDE from March 27 to April 5, 2017
only valid at Mandaluyong in the following areas:
- Pioneer St. to William St.
- Sheridan to cor. William St.
- Reliance to cor. Pioneer St.
- Mayflower to United St.
- William
- Madison
- Pines

Promo code: SHAREMKT

P50 discount
use if pickup point is within Makati CBD
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 27 to 31, 2017 from 10am to 4pm

Promo code: SHAREBGC

P50 discount
use if pickup point is within BGC CBD
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE rides only from March 27 to 31, 2017 from 10am to 4pm

Promo code: GLOBEWANDERLAND

P200 discount
valid for GRABCAR and GRABSHARE rides going to and from the venue (Filinvest City Events Ground)
code can be used for both cash and Grabpay payments
valid from March 4, 2017 to 7am of March 5, 2017

Promo code: SMMANILASALE

P50 discount
valid for GRABCAR rides going to and from SM Manila only
valid from March 3 to 5, 2017

Promo code: GRABSHARE

Win a meet and greet pass to Wanderland!

3 lucky passengers will get face to face time with Temper Trap, Lany and Yuna just by using the promo code GRABSHARE. The more you ride, the higher your chances of getting to meet your favorite Wanderers.

Tag your friends and enjoy the trip with Grab, the Official Ride Partner of Wanderland 2017. Grab away! Winners will be announced on March 1, 2017

valid for GRABSHARE rides only
valid from February 22 to March 1, 2017
valid in Metro Manila only

Promo code: BOOKAGODA

Get a chance to win the holiday of your dreams with Grab and Agoda using this promo code everytime you ride a GrabTaxi or Grabcar.

cannot be used in conjunction with other promo codes
valid from February 1 to March 31, 2017 only
no discount given to your ride
each booking made using this code acts as an electronic raffle ticket
only three (3) winners will be picked

For more information about this Grab+Agoda promotion visit the website at grb.to/phdreamholiday.

Angkas promo codes

Traveling alone and traveling light? Instead of a car perhaps you want to ride a bike instead. In that case ANGKAS is the ride for you.

Just like Grab, Angkas offers repeating promo codes. Perhaps because the two ridesharing services are actually related. 😀

I have tried using ANGKAS several times and more often than not I have found the ride safe and efficient. I think it was only once that I had apprehensions, and it was because the bike was small and there was no basket at the back where they usually store the helmet.

Promo code: TRAFFIC40

Take 1 non-promo ride and get a discount on your second ride within the same day

P40 discount
use between 3pm to 9pm
valid from March 30 to 31, 2017 only

Promo code: AKTODAY

Take 1 non-promo ride and get a discount on your second ride within the same day

P75 off on your second ride
valid from March 30 to 31, 2017 only

Promo code: ANGKASMORE

P50 discount
use this promo code when you book a ride to and from Marikina and Cainta
valid for two (2) rides from March 29 to April 12, 2017 only

Promo code: ANGKASNOW

50% discount up to P50
- valid from 10am to 3pm only
- valid from March 28 t0 31, 2017 only
P30 discount
- valid from 10am to 3pm ONLY for six (6) rides from March 15 to 20, 2017
P50 discount
- valid for two (2) rides on March 13, 2017 only
- valid for three (3) rides from February 28 to March 1, 2017 only

Promo code: BEATTRAFFIC

50% discount up to P100
valid for two (2) rides from March 28 to 31, 2017 only

Promo code: ANGKASPA

P50 discount
Use this promo code when you book a ride to and from the following new service areas in Quezon City: travel to or from Katipunan, Quezon City Circle, Tomas Morato, New Manila, Balintawak, and Monumento
Use this promo code when you book a ride to and from San Juan, Eastwood, Libis, Cubao, and Aurora Boulevard (LRT Katipunan to Gilmore Station)
for Metro Manila users only

Special Promo:

Complete three (3) non-promo Angkas rides by March 16 (Thursday) and receive a new promo code on March 17 (Friday) for P50 discount on two (2) rides!

Promo code: ANGKASNOW

P30 discount
- valid from 10am to 3pm ONLY for six (6) rides from March 15 to 20, 2017
P50 discount
- valid for two (2) rides on March 13, 2017 only
- valid for three (3) rides from February 28 to March 1, 2017 only

Promo code: ANGKAS

P100 discount
valid for eight (8) rides only
valid up to March 6 to 12, 2017

Promo code: ANGKAS50

P50 discount
valid for five (5) rides only
valid up to March 6 to 12, 2017

Promo code: TRAFFIC

P30 discount
valid for three (3) rides only
valid up to March 1 to 4, 2017

Promo code: BOOKANGKAS

P150 discount
valid NEW USERS only

Promo code: ANGKASNA

P100 discount
valid NEW USERS only

Ridesharing promo codes for February 2017

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 29, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways

In the month of hearts share a ride with a stranger or share a ride with friends. Take Uber, Grab, or Angkas.

Can’t decide which ridesharing app to use? Let Google maps help you decide. Below are some promo codes to make our commute more affordable.

Note: January codes will be removed once the validity date has expired. February codes, on the other hand, will be kept until the end of the month.

Uber promo codes

Promo code: KEEPMOVINGMNL

I don’t really like sharing promo codes for newbies other than my own but when very big discounts are given I can’t help myself. Special promo code for new users in Metro Manila only!

Free rides up to P500 for up to two (3) UBER rides
valid on Monday, February 27, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only

Promo code: KEEPMOVINGCEB

Special promo code for new users in Cebu only!

Free rides up to P500 for up to two (3) UBER rides
valid on Monday, February 27, 2017 ONLY
for Cebu users only

Promo code: POOLMORNINGFRI

This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides going to Makati, BGC, and Ortigas this Wednesday, February 15, 2017 coming from anywhere in Metro Manila

P40 discount
valid from 5am to 10am
valid on Friday, February 17, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only

Promo code: POOLMORNINGWED

This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides going to Makati, BGC, and Ortigas this Wednesday, February 15, 2017 coming from anywhere in Metro Manila

P40 discount
valid from 5am to 10am
valid on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only

Promo code: FINDYOURMATCHPH

This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides only

P50 discount
valid on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 ONLY

Promo code: POOLMORNINGMON

This promo code is only valid for UBERPOOL rides going to Makati, BGC, and Ortigas this Monday, February 13, 2017 coming from anywhere in Metro Manila

P40 discount
valid from 5am to 10am
valid on Monday, February 13, 2017 ONLY
for Metro Manila users only

Promo code: HOPPYBIRTHDAY

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, UBERHOP!

UNLIMITED FREE UBERHOP RIDES
valid for Uberhop rides ONLY
valid from February 13 to 17, 2017

Below is the schedule and pricing of UBERHOP taken from the Uber website:

Official UBERHOP route, schedule, and pricing as of February 10, 2017

I don’t usually post promo codes for new users because it is counter-productive (for me!). It means that instead of using my promo code new users who visit my site will use these. However, since the offers are good, I’m sharing them anyway since they are for a limited time only. 🙂

Promo code: TRYUBERPH

free rides up to P250 per ride
valid for two (2) rides, cash or credit card
valid on February 7 to 19, 2017
FOR NEW USERS ONLY
for Metro Manila users only

Promo code: KEEPMOVINGPH

free rides up to P500 per ride
valid for two (2) rides, cash or credit card
valid on February 6, 2017
FOR NEW USERS ONLY
for Metro Manila users only