Grab Philippines has announced that it has acquired the business operations of motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT. Backed by Grab and MOVE IT’s shared commitment towards safe and reliable mobility services for everyday Filipino commuters, Grab Philippines will help MOVE IT further scale its existing motorcycle taxi fleet and improve the efficiency of its platform to help serve more commuters, and create at least 6,000 meaningful income opportunities for more driver-partners within 3 months. Grab Philippines will also work with MOVE IT to further enhance its safety and service quality standards — to be at par with Grab’s motorcycle taxi services across Southeast Asia.
“Ikinagagalak namin ang suporta at pagtitiwala na ibinigay sa amin ng Grab – ito ay pagpapatunay sa kahusayan ng MOVE IT nitong mga nakaraang taon. At sa panibagong yugtong ito: mas marami pang mga mananakay na lubos na nahihirapan sa pag-cocommute ang ating maseserbisyuhan, mas maraming Pilipino ang ating mabibigyan ng kabuhayan, at mabibigyan natin ang ating mga kababayan ng isang proudly Pinoy motorcycle taxi service na pwede nilang ipagmalaki sa ating mga Southeast Asian neighbors,” according to Francis Juan, Chairman of MOVE IT.
MOVE IT will be independently operated using the existing technology and app, and it will continue to comply with the standards set by the DOTr’s Motorcycle Taxi Pilot Program. Juan will continue to lead MOVE IT in his capacity as Chairman — leveraging his deep knowledge of the motorcycle taxi industry to better address market gaps and leverage untapped market opportunities.
“As we turn a new chapter for our country, Grab Philippines will continue to play an active role in bringing forward the spirit of bayanihan and value-creation — and this milestone that we humbly share with MOVE IT clearly expresses that. As one of the first tech platforms that firmly believed in the potential and value of the Philippine market ten years ago, we’re doubling down on our commitment to outserving the needs of the Filipino people, and we are optimistic that through MOVE IT, we will create more livelihood opportunities, spur greater economic activity, and help improve every Filipino’s daily commute,” said Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines.
It may be recalled that Grab Philippines and MOVE IT announced their partnership in September 2021.