The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) recent order to slash Move It’s motorcycle units and halt its operations in Cebu and Cagayan de Oro faces a pause. For now, the directive will not take effect.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon revealed on Friday that Move It has filed a motion for reconsideration with the LTFRB. This latest move has temporarily stalled the implementation.
“Status quo muna,” Dizon declared. The LTFRB will hold off on enforcing its decision while carefully reviewing Move It’s motion. “Wala munang galawan hangga’t maresolba ang motion.”
The LTFRB initially demanded a drastic cutback—7,826 motorcycle units must be removed from Move It’s fleet. The agency also ordered the company to stop operating in Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. This came after it found that Move It’s 14,662 riders far exceeded the authorized allocation of 6,836.
In addition, Move It was slapped with a one-year moratorium on recruiting new riders. The company must also submit a verified master list of riders limited to the prescribed number within 30 days.
Transparency and regulatory compliance were emphasized as LTFRB demands stricter oversight of the ride-hailing service.
For now, the future of Move It’s operations hangs in the balance as the motion review unfolds. The agency, the company, and thousands of riders await the final word.