“Legally, based on the pilot guidelines issued by the DoTr , we feel that we are covered,” Grab Philippines Public Affairs Director Sherielysse R. Bonifacio told“For us, it’s a good response to the situation we have now. Transport is in short supply and given the rising cost of fuel, we really believe that motorcycle taxis are a good response,” she added.
Ms. Bonifacio said that Grab Philippines already operates MOVE IT, noting that there is no “prohibition” to doing so under the current guidelines for the operation of motorcycle ride-hailing firms, which include Angkas and JoyRide. “It seems that the reception was neutral, and we will find out if there are further instructions,” she added.