Grab readies aid to ease drivers cost

Transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers and motorcycle taxi riders are set to benefit from a nationwide fuel aid program that Grab Philippines plans to roll out as a cushion against the sharp fuel price hikes driven by tensions in the Middle East.

Grab Philippines said Wednesday it has prepared a Fuel Resilience Package for its most active TNVS drivers and motorcycle taxi riders, offering fuel discounts through partner stations and in-app tools to promote more efficient driving.

“We recognize the growing pressure on our partners due to rising fuel costs. Our priority is to provide immediate, targeted support, while also contributing to long-term efforts to make Philippine transport more resilient, stable, and less vulnerable to external volatility,” Grab Philippines Managing Director Ronald Roda said Wednesday.

Grab has also reached out to the Department of Transportation to arrange targeted fuel subsidies for TNVS and motorcycle taxi drivers, possibly using GrabPay to distribute aid.

Likewise, Grab committed to expand its electric vehicle fleet through partnerships with EV makers and government stakeholders. It recently launched GrabTaxi Electric in Metro Manila.

“Affordability remains a core principle for us. We’ve long relied on our fuel and energy partners to keep the country moving. As global conditions grow more complex, we also see the value in broadening our approach – combining traditional and alternative solutions to provide drivers and commuters with greater long-term stability,” Roda said.