1-Rider Partylist will continue to push for the law that will legalize and regulate the operation of the popular motorcycle taxis to provide a cheaper and safer alternative to the riding public who are looking for a reliable mass transportation for their daily commute.
According to 1-Rider Partylist Rep. Ramon Rodrigo “Rodge” Gutierrez, passing a law to legalize and regulate thousands of motorcycle taxis will not only serve commuters, but will also provide jobs and livelihood opportunities to riders.
“Legalizing and regulating motorcycle taxis is a service that the riding public deserves. It provides commuters an alternative to the traditional mass transportation, which is sorely lacking. We give them an alternative that is safe, efficient and economical,” Gutierrez said.
At the same time, Gutierrez said House Bill No. 10424 or Motorcycle-for-Hire Act, which he co-authored, will protect the jobs of more than 60,000 riders who depend on the motorcycle taxi industry.
“The Motorcycle-for-Hire Act must be a priority legislation to drive our transport framework forward,” according to Gutierrez, who is seeking a reelection under the 1-Rider Partylist as its first nominee. “This measure is in line with goals to advance the transportation infrastructure for the country and reflects the current needs for innovative solutions to urban mobility challenges.”
The House of Representatives passed the measure in July 2024 and is awaiting concurrence of the Senate, which also has its own version of his bill.
Gutierrez has been a long-time advocate of easing the burden of commuters and drivers and has also filed the National Traffic Centralization Act and Fair Traffic Apprehension Act as part of his program.
“We will work harder under the 20th Congress to make the Motorcycle-for-Hire Act a law. This is the least we can do for our thousands of riders and commuters,” he said.
