In a time when fuel prices continue to climb and everyday commuters feel the strain, Filipino EV taxi operators are stepping up to provide a more affordable, sustainable alternative. Through a multi‑operator partnership with GrabTaxi Electric, hundreds of locally owned electric taxis are now available across Metro Manila, giving passengers wider access to safe, reliable, and eco‑friendly rides.
Seven Filipino operators—EV Taxi Corporation, EnviroCab, TaxiKo Transport Services, KateMikylla, CMAIII, ManilaTrans Taxi Corp, and Sun & Bin Transportation Corporation—have activated their fleets on GrabTaxi Electric. For commuters, this means more choices at a time when traditional taxi fares are pressured by fuel hikes. For operators, it’s proof that Filipino‑owned fleets can lead the shift to cleaner, more resilient urban transport.
Relief in Trying Times
With diesel prices flagged to rise by as much as ₱24.25 per liter and gasoline by ₱13 per liter, the ninth straight weekly increase, taxi operators running combustion engines face shrinking margins and unpredictable earnings. Electric taxis, by contrast, run at 75–87% lower cost per kilometer, offering stability and resilience in a volatile fuel market.
“Street‑hail alone could not sustain the utilization rates we needed to make this business work. Activating on GrabTaxi Electric changed the equation,” said Eric Ke, Chief Mobility Strategist of EV Taxi Corp. “We now have a reliable stream of bookings that keep our units productive across the day. For Filipino operators, that is the difference between an EV fleet that survives and one that scales.”
Powered by Platform, Driven by Filipinos
By joining GrabTaxi Electric, operators gain access to millions of commuters who book rides digitally. Several fleets report that 80% of their daily transactions now come through Grab, proving that platform‑matched demand materially improves utilization. This partnership also supports the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA/RA11697), which accelerates franchise processing for EV public utility vehicles and aligns with the government’s clean energy agenda.
Safety and Trust
Passengers booking GrabTaxi Electric enjoy the same suite of safety features available across Grab rides: Trip Monitoring, AudioProtect, Share Your Ride, Emergency Assistance tools, and insurance coverage. Drivers benefit from Grab’s incentive ecosystem, ensuring that EV adoption is not only sustainable but also financially viable.
GrabTaxi Electric is currently rolling out across Metro Manila hubs including Makati, Taguig, Pasig, Marikina, Manila, and Quezon City, with expansion planned for Cebu and Davao. For Grab Philippines, the partnership reflects a future built on Filipino entrepreneurship and sustainable mobility.
“What makes this partnership distinct is that it is driven by local entrepreneurs who invested in EV fleets and chose Grab as their platform to reach commuters at scale,” said Gines Barot, Grab Philippines General Manager for Mobility. “As fuel costs continue to rise, this model points the way forward: Filipino‑owned, platform‑powered, and built around a transport future that is more sustainable and more resilient.”