For seasoned motorcyclists, riding a motorcycle is almost second nature. But put a passenger at the back and it becomes a whole new ball game. The additional weight of the pillion is a big factor when it comes to handling, yes, but more so the riding behavior of your passenger. Imagine having to constantly adjust to various weights and behaviors of different back riders while trying to keep your rubber side down amidst the chaos on our roads. This is what moto-taxi riders have to do, day in and
Sep 26, 2023
Recognizing the critical role that education and skills development play in enhancing road safety, app-based motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT has diligently designed a lifecycle training and refresher program for its rider-partners. This program includes passenger handling/sensitivity training, a pillion safety guide, road safety standard operating procedures and emergency response. Educational content around these topics is also available on MOVE IT Academy – an in-app online learning feature. M
Sep 26, 2023
Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. (YMPH) concludes the third leg of the Yamaha Club (YClub) Mania in Davao. A total of 585 riders from different parts of the region enjoyed the fun-filled day with their fellow YClub members at the Davao Convention and Trade Center Guided by YClub’s new slogan “more than just a ride,” the new era of Yamaha Club dedicates its activity to providing a collaborative experience where every rider can create moments, have fun and strengthen a riding community all together
Sep 20, 2023
MOVE IT recently launched a comprehensive rider-partner welfare and engagement program at the MOVE IT Tropang Malupet event held at the PICC Forum. Dedicated to enhancing the economic well-being of local motorcycle taxi service providers, the newly expanded Tropang Malupet welfare program encompasses optimized earning opportunities, economic assistance, aid and relief initiatives and community engagement. The company said this is one of its ways to improve the lives of its rider-partners and the
Sep 12, 2023
We do love to document and romanticize our motorcycle journeys on social media, yes? If you’re a Shell Advance motor oil user, you might be able to get something out of your posts aside from the thumbs up from your followers. Just use the hashtag #ShellAdvanceRideNgBuhayMo in your posts and get a chance to win giveaways and prizes from Shell Advance. To give recognition to the vibrant community of Filipino riders, Shell Advance announced in an August 2023 press statement that it has launched the
Aug 28, 2023
One of the most identifying features of a motorcycle is probably its wheels. While they come in various sizes, from 10 inches to 21 inches, motorcycle wheels have two basic types – spoke wheels and cast wheels. Each type serves a purpose that goes beyond aesthetics, so it is best to know which one is more suited to your needs. Spoke wheels These days, you usually see spoke wheels fitted on dirt bikes and pantras (pang-traysikel). They are generally believed to be more robust and are designed to
Aug 8, 2023
Staying true to its tagline “Revs Your Heart,” Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. (YMPH) constantly strives to promote brand loyalty by regularly staging exclusive events for its customers. Of course, the same could be expected when it comes to keeping its personnel motivated. YMPH recently celebrated its 68th global milestone with employees at the Mt. Malarayat Golf and Country Club. It was also a celebration of their 16th anniversary in the country since starting operations in 2007. This year’s th
Aug 5, 2023
For some of us, riding motorcycles is a lifestyle choice that we can forego when conditions are not conducive, like when there is an ongoing typhoon. For others, being in the saddle is a daily necessity, regardless of the weather. For those riders, donning proper rain gear could understandably be very cumbersome, and that’s why I see a lot of them on the road these days practically riding in their swimwear (I am exaggerating a bit). But if you really have to ride in the rain, here are some quest
Aug 2, 2023
MOVE IT takes a proactive step towards professionalizing the local habal-habal sector through a series of forums and dialogues with riders to identify the challenges hindering the transformation of habal-habal riders into professionalized motorcycle taxi service members. This initiative is a timely response to the government’s call to address safety, security, and pricing concerns surrounding habal-habal operations nationwide. During the pilot forum, habal-habal riders expressed the daily challe
Jul 26, 2023
From June 24 to July 2, 2023, foodpanda Logistics Philippines treated its riders to a series of festivities with numerous fun activities, including an exclusive fuel discount. Riders working for the popular app-based delivery service were able to fuel up at SEAOIL gas stations across the country for as low as ₱9 per liter. During the height of the fuel hike last year, foodpanda Logistics established tie-ups with several fuel providers offering exclusive discounts to delivery partners and assisti
Jul 5, 2023
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