Grab Philippines said its motorcycle taxi company, Move It, continues to operate independently and has its own set of drivers, support measures and benefits separate from Grab delivery partners.
In a statement, Grab said the business model of the motorcycle taxi is far different from deliveries and that it is incorrect and misleading to assert that issues in deliveries are applicable with the motorcycle taxi.
In light of an event that transpired in Cebu last week, Grab denied the allegation on unfair treatment of its delivery rider.
It noted the sentiments of the groups, which misrepresented themselves as Grab riders and which made the false accusation over social media “do not represent the general sentiment of Grab’s broader partner communities across the country,” it added.
In August, Grab and Move It announced their merger for an undisclosed amount, saying this will not reach the Philippine Competition Commission’s (PCC) P1 billion threshold for compulsory notification of mergers and acquisitions.
PCC allowed the two ride-hailing firms to proceed with their transaction as it does not breach the PCC’s threshold for compulsory notification.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is also not keen to review Grab and Move It’s deal.
Jaime Bautista, DOTr secretary, earlier said the agency sees no issue over the deal and its main concern is to make motorcycle taxis operate more efficiently and safely.
Grab has reaffirmed its commitment to empower its partners across the Philippines.
“We are fully motivated to find ways in ensuring that our partners still earn meaningfully from the platform despite a very tough economy,” it said.
