The Motorcycle Taxi Community Alliance of the Philippines asked the Motorcycle Taxi Technical Working Group to reverse its recent decision that could stop MOVE IT’s operations in Metro Manila, Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro City.
“We respectfully request a review of the said order, which will cause loss of livelihood for approximately 14,000 riders nationwide,” Romeo Malungsod, chairman of Motorcycle Taxi Alliance, said in a letter to Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Teofilo Guadiz.
“Many of our members rely on motorcycle taxis as their main source of income to meet the daily needs of their families,” he said.
The LTFRB ordered MOVE IT to stop onboarding riders for a year and cut its fleet down to 6,836, claiming the figure reflected the company’s allocation based on a press statement in 2020.
Malungsod said the decision had caused great fear and hardship, not only to the riders, but also to the thousands of passengers who rely on MOVE IT’s service every day.
“We believe that the order was issued without sufficient consultation with the rider community. We sincerely appeal to hear our side, especially since the purpose of the pilot program is to promote the legalization and support of motorcycle taxis,” he said.
Malungsod expressed hope the TWG would promptly decide on the motion for reconsideration filed by MOVE IT and be fair to riders and passengers.
“We are open to cooperation and are ready to provide any information or assistance that the TWG may need to expedite the process of resolving this issue,” he said.
Move earlier filed a motion for reconsideration with the LTFRB, after the agency ordered the firm to slash its rider fleet.
