Just in time for the holiday travel season
The company says they’re inspired by the JPN Taxi
Ahead of the December holidays, ride-hailing and transport service provide JoyRide Philippines has launched a new service called the JoyRide Super Taxi, which it says can be hailed directly on the street or through a booking on the app.The Super
For those looking to learn how to use Angkas, JoyRide, or MoveIt
Let's face it. Traffic in Metro Manila sucks. Driving a car around the city these days means potentially being stuck for hours on the road and having to fight for ultra-rare parking spaces. If you're only a single passenger,
by Kara Santos
To help keep all of us safe on the road
Despite the countless pushbacks, motorcycle-taxis will most likely be here to stay. And it's probably for the better. These transport services allow commuters to get from point A to B at a much quicker pace and while charging significantly lower
Have you experienced getting overcharged recently? Well, you’re not alone
Any motorcycle-taxi regulars here? Have you experienced getting overcharged by your rider recently? If so, it seems you're not alone. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has reportedly received complaints from commuters about this.The agency supposedly received complaints about"motorcycle
A direct challenge to Grab’s dominance
Motorcycle ride-hailing platform JoyRide Philippines has launched its car-hailing service with a promise to become a formidable competition to market leader Grab.The company received its certificate of accreditation to operate as a transport network company (TNC) from the Land
by Chris Castro
Take note of these important changes under Alert Level 1
The government has begun loosening up restrictions on public transportation under Alert Level 1. And in addition to PUVs being allowed to operate at maximum capacity, there's now a new announcement that commuters should take note: The use of backriding shields
Motorcycle taxis take a step closer to full legalization
The Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has formally submitted a report on the motorcycle-taxi pilot run to the House Committee on Transportation. It will be the basis for the filing of a substitute bill to legalize
by Aris Ilagan
Just like that, we’re about to start the fourth week of April
A lawmaker has made this suggestion
This week, the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) technical working group in charge of overseeing the motorcycle-taxi pilot run one again conducted a virtual meeting and consultation with stakeholders to discuss the ongoing trial operations of three motorcycle-taxi companies in
by Aris Ilagan
It’s been a very, very long year
You've probably heard this dozens of times before already, but we'll say it again: It's been a long year. A lot of things happened throughout the course of 2020, from the beginning of January right until these last few
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“Subject to the compliance” of the participating companies
If, like many commuters, you've found yourself scrambling to find mobility options amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent quarantine measures that came with it, then consider this a bit of welcome news.The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced
by Jason Tulio
Our thoughts are with those heavily affected by the calamity
Which do you think is the safest?
After almost eight months, the National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 has finally approved the resumption of motorcycle-taxi operations as part of another round of the initial pilot run.As before, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through a technical working
by Aris Ilagan
Among the requirements are backriding shields, own helmets for passengers
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 03-2020, or the operational guidelines for motorcycle taxis and tricycle backriding.Earlier today, November 9, the National Task Force against COVID-19 (NTF)
DOTr has yet to give the go-signal
The House Committee on Public Transportation led by Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento has approved a resolution that reportedly allows two ride-hailing motorcycle companies to resume operations. This was announced by Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on his social media account."Nilabas na
by Aris Ilagan
Fingers crossed
Can motorcycle-taxi riders now see the light at the end of the tunnel?National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. revealed that President Rodrigo Duterte had been informed of the official recommendation of the Inter-Agency
by Aris Ilagan
As well as the backing of the House Committee on Transportation
Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, commander of Joint Task Force COVID Shield, has recommended the resumption of the motorcycle-taxi pilot run in areas under general community quarantine, particularly Metro Manila.During a hearing initiated by the House Committee on Transportation, Eleazar said
Is it time?
The House Committee on Transportation has urged the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases to allow motorcycle-taxi companies to resume their operations, provided they meet certain conditions.During the virtual hearing held on Thursday, July
The implementing guidelines are now being drafted, according to Malacañang
In the past few weeks, some local government units have come up with different designs for motorcycle-mounted protective shields that can help prevent the spread of coronavirus between riders and their passengers.Governors Arthur Yap of Bohol and Arthur Defensor Jr.
by Aris Ilagan
