Move It accountability, rider protection sought after P555.75M penalty

MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy and transport groups on Tuesday called for motorcycle taxi platform Move It to be held accountable for exceeding its authorized rider allocation, while urging regulators to protect the livelihoods of rider-partners affected by the company’s violations.

The calls came after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) imposed a P555.75-million penalty on Move It for maintaining 55,575 riders beyond its authorized limit.

The board found that Move It had 73,321 active rider-partners as of May 2026, despite being authorized to maintain only 17,746 across Metro Manila, Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro.

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The LTFRB imposed a P10,000 fine for each excess rider. However, the penalty is not yet final, as Move It has filed a motion for reconsideration.

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Regulatory violations

Digital Pinoys said Move It had previously been allowed to continue operating despite violating its authorized rider allocation, provided that it complied with the approved limit and observed a one-year moratorium on onboarding new riders.

The group, however, said the company continued onboarding and activating riders despite repeated directives from the Motorcycle Taxi Technical Working Group to stop.

“The LTFRB’s latest decision confirms what we have been saying: Move It cannot simply disregard government orders and unilaterally interpret the rules to suit its business interests,” Digital Pinoys said in its statement on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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The group called on the government to enforce the penalty and strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent similar violations.

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It also urged stricter accountability in the submission and verification of rider records, saying transport platforms must take responsibility for complying with government regulations.

Digital Pinoys stressed that affected riders should receive clear guidance, fair treatment and due process, but said their livelihood concerns should not excuse the company’s violations.

“Move It must be held accountable. But accountability must also lead to meaningful reforms that protect riders and restore fairness to the motorcycle taxi industry,” the group said.

Riders’ livelihood

Meanwhile, Laban TNVS president Leonardo Jun De Leon condemned the reported deactivation of Move It rider-partners following the company’s violation of its rider cap.

De Leon said the group had received reports from riders who lost access to the platform and, consequently, their source of income.

“When a company commits a violation, it is the riders who lose their income. This is unfair. Hold the company accountable, not punish the workers!” De Leon said.

He also questioned the commissions charged by transport network companies, saying motorcycle taxi riders continued to face uncertainty over their livelihoods despite the companies earning from every completed trip.

De Leon cited inDrive and other platforms that reportedly charge commissions ranging from zero to 10 percent, asking why similar rates could not be implemented for motorcycle taxi riders.

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Laban TNVS urged the LTFRB to ensure that Move It is held accountable without sacrificing the livelihoods of thousands of rider-partners. /cb