The Motorcycle Taxi Riders Organization (METRO) expressed support for the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) restriction on multi-homing under Memorandum Circular 2026-048.
Multi-homing—a setup where a single rider is active on multiple Motorcycle Taxi Platform Providers (MTPPs)—has been a point of contention among rider groups, but METRO argues the practice limits earning opportunities for others seeking to enter the ride-hailing market.
METRO Co-Convenor Jason Luna noted that prohibiting multi-homing fosters equitable accreditation and generates additional job slots across the sector.
“The policy addresses the unequal distribution of rider opportunities, where a limited number of riders are accredited by multiple transport network companies (TNCs) while many aspiring riders remain on waiting lists,” said Luna.
”We support the LTFRB’s move to prohibit multi-homing because it will open more opportunities for qualified riders who have long been waiting to enter the industry. Instead of a few riders occupying multiple slots, more Filipinos will have the chance to earn a decent livelihood,” he added.
While LTFRB Memorandum Circular 2026-048 triggered protests from certain rider associations over its restrictions and safety guidelines, METRO maintained that the agency’s stance distributes accreditation slots fairly.
Luna highlighted that a one-rider, one-platform rule enhances rider accountability, streamlines regulatory oversight, and assists transport network companies in monitoring compliance and safety training.
”At the end of the day, our priority is creating sustainable jobs while ensuring a safer and more organized motorcycle taxi industry. We believe the LTFRB’s proposal is a step in that direction,” Luna said.
The organization called on industry stakeholders to back evidence-based rules that balance rider welfare, passenger safety, and sector growth.