Move It Fights Fleet Reduction, Warns of Job Losses and Commuter Impact

Motorcycle taxi operator Move It is pushing for the swift reversal of a government order that significantly reduced its rider fleet. On May 22, the company filed a supplemental appeal to its earlier motion for reconsideration, requesting the Motorcycle Taxi Technical Working Group (MCT-TWG) to halt the implementation of the April 2025 order.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-led TWG had ordered Move It to cut 7,826 riders from its operations, citing that the company exceeded its rider allocation of 6,836 by employing 14,662 riders. This led to the suspension of Move It’s services in Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.

Move It argues that the order threatens the livelihood of over 14,000 riders and undermines commuter access to affordable and reliable transportation—especially as the capital braces for the upcoming EDSA rehabilitation. The company emphasized that the decision lacked due process, having been made in a hearing without full representation or the participation of affected parties.

While Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the order will not be enforced yet due to the pending appeal, Move It insists that the government must affirm its right to operate with its current fleet size. The firm added that the ruling endangers jobs in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro, and could severely impact thousands of commuters.

Move It reiterated that it does not question the MCT-TWG’s authority to regulate but urged that such power must be exercised lawfully and with due consideration for the livelihoods at stake.