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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 26 June 2025 – As fuel prices continue to climb, Grab Philippines is rolling out a nationwide resilience strategy aimed at supporting its driver- and rider-partners while working closely with government agencies to bolster the transport sector’s stability during external shocks.
“We recognize the growing pressure on our partners due to rising fuel costs,” said Ronald Roda, Grab Philippines Managing Director. “Our priority is to provide immediate, targeted support, while also contributing to long-term efforts to make Philippine transport more resilient, stable, and less vulnerable to external volatility.”
As part of its platform-wide response, Grab is launching a Fuel Resilience Package for its most active driver and rider partners. This includes exclusive fuel discounts through partner fuel stations, building on existing features such as optimized trip-matching powered by GrabMaps and in-app tools that support more fuel-efficient driving.
Grab is also in discussions with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to help unlock targeted fuel subsidies for transport network vehicle service (TNVS) and motorcycle taxi drivers including the use of GrabPay.
Supporting Drivers, Protecting Passengers
By helping driver-partners manage costs more effectively, Grab continues to offer affordable options across the platform. This includes the sustained availability of GrabCar Saver – the platform’s affordable ride-hailing feature, and GrabUnlimited, a subscription program that allows passengers to unlock ride and delivery savings for a monthly subscription fee.
“Affordability remains a core principle for us,” Roda added. “By supporting our partners through the rising cost of fuel, we’re also protecting our passengers – ensuring that the cost of transport remains accessible, especially for everyday Filipinos.”
Long-Term Energy Resilience and EV Expansion
Beyond short-term relief, Grab is currently engaging EV manufacturers and government stakeholders to accelerate its electric mobility roadmapacross its ride-hailing services. It recently launched its GrabTaxi Electric fleet in Metro Manila, with plans to scale nationwide. These initiatives are designed not to replace—but to complement—the services of traditional fuel and energy partners who continue to power the country’s mobility infrastructure.
“This is about future-proofing Philippine mobility,” said Roda.“We’ve long relied on our fuel and energy partners to keep the country moving. As global conditions grow more complex, we also see the value in broadening our approach – combining traditional and alternative solutions to provide drivers and commuters with greater long-term stability.”
With tens of thousands of driver-, rider-, and delivery-partners nationwide, Grab has spent the past decade expanding transport access, creating income opportunities, and driving logistics efficiency. Today, it is sharpening its focus on transport resilience: bridging private-sector innovation with public-sector collaboration to navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s disruptions. “We may not control the price of oil, but we can shape how we respond – as a platform, an industry, and a nation,” said Roda. “At Grab, our role is to protect livelihoods now, while helping build a stronger, more stable, transport future for Filipinos.”
