Motorcycle taxi operator MoveIt has asked the government to open up the motorcycle taxi sector to free and open competition for the benefit of the commuters.
Francis Juan, Move It chairman, said in a statement the government should promote and not limit business growth, and open competition.
“Let us pass the bill legitimizing the MC (motorcycle) taxi business and allowing every interested party to join. The longer the delay, the more the public will suffer poor service. Besides, an open sector will generate hundreds of thousands of jobs,” he said.
Competition is guaranteed by the Constitution “and there is a solid reason for it: it protects consumers from monopolies and duopolies and cartels that can abuse the public with poor service and high prices knowing that the public has no other choice,” Juan added.
Currently, Move It has around 1,000 drivers compared to around 30,000 as claimed by the sector leader, the company said.
While the smallest, Move It said, it charges drivers the lowest commission to let them earn more and offers the best fares to commuters. – Myla Iglesias
