American ride-sharing start-up Arcade City launched services in the Philipines on Wednesday, offering itself as an alternative to Uber but prompting an immediate regulatory crackdown.

Following Uber’s suspension earlier this week over violations of rules governing ride-sharing, transportation network companies are scrambling to take advantage of consumer demand for reliable services.

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