LTFRB fines Move It P555 million over excess motorcycle taxi riders

Rappler - Nov 3, 2026

(1st UPDATE) 'Move It views rider allocation as a dynamic measure of live, on-demand supply. The gig economy is built on flexibility, with riders going online and offline throughout the day based on their own schedules,' the company says

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