Is LTFRB Uber-Reacting?

Authors

Ronald U. Mendoza, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Aladdin Ko
Jessica J. Manipon

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2015

Abstract

This paper elaborates on the economics of the taxi sector in the Philippines, and the impact of emerging competition such as Uber. It argues that a better understanding of the economics of the taxi industry could help inform regulators on whether and to what extent they should regulate Uber in order to promote the general welfare of the riding public. Uber offers alternatives and could actually be tempering behavior by unfair taxi operators by enhancing competition.

Recommended Citation

Mendoza, Ronald & Ko, Aladdin & Manipon, Jessica. (2015). Is LTFRB Uber-Reacting?. SSRN Electronic Journal. 10.2139/ssrn.2599113.