TRANSPORT network company Grab said it has set up its own insurance coverage for its passengers from Great American Insurance Group because it is aware that some drivers operate their Grab-registered vehicles without provisional authority (PA) and are therefore considered colorum (local slang for unregistered).

According to Grab Philippines spokesperson and head of public affairs Leo Gonzales, the move is not meant to undermine the government’s decision not to accept applications for franchise of transport network vehicle service (TNVS) for the meantime, but only to take full accountability in case of any unforeseen accident.

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