LTFRB to Start Accreditation of Motorcycle Taxi Drivers and Providers on August 5

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it will start the accreditation of motorcycle taxi platform providers (MTPP) and issuance of applications for motorcycle taxi riders on August 5, 2026. According to the LTFRB, the acceptance of the application will cover the issuance of a Provisional Authority to This move is intended to strengthen regulations within the rapidly expanding motorcycle taxi industry. According to the LTFRB, the application acceptance process will cover the issuance of a Provisional Authority for these providers. This will allow them to proceed with the steps toward obtaining formal licenses. Motorcycle taxis have become a popular and affordable mode of transportation for many Filipinos, especially in urban areas like Metro Manila, with demand continuing to rise. However, along with their rapid proliferation, concerns regarding safety, driver working conditions, and competition with existing public transport have been raised. The LTFRB's intensified regulation is seen as a first step to address these issues and establish a safer and more orderly service provision system. Platforms such as Grab offer motorcycle taxi services in the Philippines, and this new regulation will impact these platform providers. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo