November 2017 brings a nip to the air … and promo codes for Angkas, Grab, and Uber!
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.
LTFRB rears its ugly head once again and commuters using the Angkas service are left wondering when this service will resume service. As of this posting there is no news yet but we are hopeful that the restriction will be lifted soon. #OnewithAngkas
Promo code: AKSHOOKT
P20 off two (2) rides
limited offer! 1,000 total redemptions only
Promo code: AKSPOOKY
P20 off two (2) rides
valid on October 31, 2017 only
limited offer! 6,000 total redemptions only
Grab promo codes
Promo code: GRABTONOEL
#NoelBazaar2017
P50 discount on two (2) on Grabcar and Grabshare rides when travelling to and from the Noel Bazaar 2017
this promotion is valid on the following dates and places:
December 14 to 17, 2017, SMX Convention Center, Pasay
November 30 to December 3, 2017, Filinvest Tent, Alaband
November 24 to 30, 2017, World Trade Center
November 16 to 19, 2017, World Trade Center
This is a limited offer and is only valid for up to 1,000 users per venue.
Promo code: POPUP50
P50 discount on two (2) on Grabcar and Grabshare rides from December 2 to 3, 2017 only
valid for use with traveling to and from Pop Up Town at Arca South, Taguig
Exclusive promo code for GRABPAY Credits users!
How to avail of this offer:
Load P500 Grabpay credits from October 30 to November 2, 2017.
Get your exclusive code via SMS at 10pm on November 3, 2017
use your exclusive code from November 4 to 10, 2017 only
receive P40 discount on your Grabcar and Grabshare rides
This offer is only valid for the first 10,000 users, so hurry!
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.
In this month of heroes let us pause for a moment to pray for our national heroes and for the heroes of today.
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.
If you are looking for September 2017 promo codes click here.
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: AKS400G
P40 off ten (10) rides valid from August 22 to 24, 2017 only
Promo code: AKS450
P40 off ten (10) rides valid from August 22 to 24, 2017 only
P45 off ten (10) rides valid from August 14 to 17, 2017 only
Promo code: AKSULIT350
Only valid for the 1st 10,000 redemptions per day
P35 off ten (10) rides valid from August 19 to 21, 2017 only
Promo code: AKS40
P40 off two (2) rides valid from August 15 to 20, 2017 only
Promo code: AKSULIT
Only valid for the 1st 10,000 redemptions per day
P35 off five (5) rides valid from August 12 to 13, 2017 only
Promo code: ANGKAS40
P40 off one (1) ride valid on August 10, 2017 up to 11:59pm only
Promo code: AKS350
Only valid for the 1st 10,000 redemptions per day
P35 off ten (10) rides valid from August 07 to 10, 2017 only
Promo code: AK450
P45 off ten (10) rides valid from July 31 to August 3, 2017 only
Promo code: ANGKASCEBU
Angkas is now in Cebu! I-level up ang habal habal with Angkas.
P20 off 1st ride valid from July 24 to August 4, 2017 only
for first time users in Cebu
Promo code: ANGKAS
Free up to P80 off for first time users.
Grab promo codes
Promo code: GC120L
P40 discount on three (3) rides valid from August 09 to 14, 2017
use with GRABSHARE, GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
NO PROMO CODE NEEDED
NO PROMO CODE NEEDED
50% discount off all GRABSHARE rides on August 7, 2017
valid from 6am to 10am
Promo code: CBD120
P40 discount on three (3) rides within Makati and BGC’s Central Business District (CBD
valid from August 01 to 04, 2017 from 9am to 5pm only
use with GRABSHARE, GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
Promo code: GCPAMPANGA
Grab is now servicing Pampanga as well! That makes 4 areas – Metro Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, and Pampanga. Here’s a promo for FIRST TIME USERS in PAMPANGA
P50 discount on first five (5) GRABCAR rides
valid for new users for the first 6,000 rides only from July 30 to August 31, 2017
available in Angeles City, San Fernando, Clark, and Mabalacat
The trains keep breaking down, jeeps are hazardous, buses are no better. Preventing UBER from operating does not fix the situation. If anything, you just made it worse. 🙁
Haven’t tried Angkas yet? If motorcycle rides don’t scare you then it is the perfect time to try this ridesharing service.
No promo codes as of this time.
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!
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.
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