As fuel prices surge, ride-hailing services are taking steps to support the drivers who keep commuters moving.
Grab and motorcycle taxi platform MOVE IT have launched a nationwide program designed to help drivers manage rising fuel costs while maintaining reliable service for passengers. The move comes as global supply disruptions and tensions in the Middle East continue to push pump prices higher.
For many, ride-hailing and delivery services have become part of daily life—whether for getting to work, sending packages, or running errands. But when fuel prices spike, the drivers who shoulder those costs often feel the pressure first. In some cases, higher expenses can force drivers to reduce their hours or go offline, which can affect service availability for riders.
“Our immediate priority is to help ensure that our drivers continue to earn viably and fairly for their families, while preserving service reliability for passengers and the sustainability of the platform as we collectively navigate volatility in the global fuel market,” said Grab Philippines Managing Director Ronald Roda.
“Fair earnings are what keep drivers on the road. This is also critical at a time when more Filipino families may look to shared mobility to help manage the impact of the ongoing oil price shock on driving privately owned vehicles,” he added.
One of the key measures is fuel savings through partnerships with fuel providers such as Seaoil, Caltex, and Blu Energy. Drivers can receive discounts of up to P4 per liter at participating stations.
In addition, nearly 20,000 drivers using Shell Fuel Cards issued through Grab Finance can receive a P3-per-liter rebate when they refuel at Shell stations. The rebate will run from March 16 to the end of the month, with cashback credited directly to eligible drivers.
Grab is also introducing incentives designed to help stabilize driver earnings. GrabCar drivers will benefit from commission rebates and per-trip cashback during busy periods, while GrabFood delivery partners on motorcycles can receive a P3 bonus for every completed delivery nationwide.
Meanwhile, MOVE IT has launched “Power Pasada,” a fuel resilience program offering monthly fuel allowances for active riders and additional incentives during peak hours.
Both platforms are also coordinating with government agencies including the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the Department of Transportation, which recently announced a P5,000 fuel subsidy for affected transport workers.
Both platforms also continue to engage the DOTr and the DICT to explore adjacent fuel support mechanisms for motorcycle taxi and on-demand delivery professionals.
Grab and MOVE IT said they will continue monitoring fuel price movements and work with regulators and driver groups to further support their driver community.
