A ride-hailing and delivery platform has launched a P350 million assistance program to help drivers and riders cope with rising fuel costs, which have been affecting earnings across the transport and delivery sector.
The initiative includes a mix of incentives, spot bonuses, and commission rebates aimed at easing the impact of higher fuel prices while helping stabilize partner income.
According to Grab Philippines, part of the program involves distributing rebates through a driving mode designed to improve earning efficiency and provide more responsive incentives. The company said these measures have helped lower effective commission rates for its four-wheel mobility services.
A digital earnings tracker has also been introduced to allow driver-partners to view detailed breakdowns of their income, including fares, commissions, incentives, and net earnings.
The support package extends to delivery riders, with spot bonuses for completed trips. Total payouts have exceeded P50 million as of mid-April, the company said.
The program also includes bicycle subsidies for riders who shift to bike-based operations, along with additional benefits such as grocery credits, fuel assistance, and medical vouchers, depending on performance tiers.
The company said the assistance program will remain in place and may be adjusted based on fuel price movements and partner needs.
“When fuel prices rise, livelihoods are the first to feel it, and platforms like ours carry a responsibility to respond with the scale and speed that the moment requires,” said Ronald Rada, managing director of Grab Philippines.
“The P350 million we have mobilized is about resilience—keeping our driver- and delivery-partners on the road and their families steady through the crisis,” he added.