MANILA – Ride sharing and service delivery platform Grab Philippines is still eyeing the provision of the 20 percent discount to senior citizens on its food delivery service.
In a statement on Tuesday, Grab said it would work with merchant-partners and the government “to find an effective way to provide 20 percent discount to senior citizens” for food purchased on its platform.
“Grab is committed to providing meaningful service and everyday value to our kababayans,” Grab said.
Under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, a 20 percent discount applies to delivery orders subject to certain conditions such as providing their senior identification card number while on the phone and presenting their senior citizen ID card upon delivery.
Last week, Deputy Speaker Bernadette Herrera called for a congressional inquiry on the failure of food delivery platforms to honor the 20 percent discount for senior citizens.
Herrera cited a number of complaints from senior citizens who could not avail of the 20 percent discount using platforms such as Grab, Food Panda, among others. (PNA)
