Grab Philippines said it has mobilized ₱350 million under its Bayanihan Fuel Crisis Support Program to help driver and delivery partners cope with rising fuel prices that continue to erode earnings across the transport and logistics sectors.
The program consolidates a range of interventions designed to protect the viability of partner livelihoods, including expanded incentives, spot bonuses, and commission rebates.
A key component is a rebate mechanism delivered through Grab Turbo, a newly introduced driving mode that enables driver-partners to optimize earnings and access a more responsive incentive structure. Collectively, these measures have brought Grab’s effective commission rates for its four-wheel mobility services down to 15%.
To strengthen transparency, Grab has launched a Digital Earnings Tracker, a portal that allows GrabCar driver-partners to generate and review detailed earnings statements. These include breakdowns of total fares, effective commissions, incentives, as well as gross and net earnings, providing greater visibility into income streams.
Support under the program extends to delivery partners. Grab said it has rolled out spot bonuses for completed delivery trips, with total rider bonus payouts exceeding ₱50 million as of mid-April. The company has also introduced bicycle subsidies for delivery-partners who opt to transition to bike-based deliveries, offering an alternative to fuel-dependent operations.
In addition, driver- and delivery-partners may qualify for platform rewards such as grocery credits, fuel subsidies, and medical vouchers, depending on their performance tier.
Grab said the Bayanihan Fuel Crisis Support Program will remain in place, with the company continuing to assess and refine its interventions in response to fuel price movements and the evolving needs of its partners. The initiative aims to help safeguard welfare while ensuring that transport and delivery professionals can sustain their livelihoods through the ongoing crisis.
Grab Philippines managing director Ronald Roda said, “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. The ₱350 million we have mobilized is resilience, designed to keep our driver- and delivery-partners on the road and their families steady through the crisis. This is what a platform is for, and it is the role Grab intends to keep playing as the country navigates the fuel crisis.”
Private-sector partnerships have also supported the program’s rollout. Through tie-ups with fuel companies, Grab secured pump discounts for both its four-wheel and two-wheel partners, while similar arrangements were extended to Move It to benefit its rider-partners. Under its partnership with Seaoil, Grab and Move It partners have recorded more than ₱2 million in fuel savings to date. The company also extended fuel support through Shell Fleet Cards enabled by Grab Financial Group, with rebates in March alone reaching ₱1 million.
Looking ahead, Grab pointed to its Eco-Drive Initiative, launched in April 2026, as a cornerstone of its longer-term strategy to reduce fuel dependency. The program, described as Southeast Asia’s largest EV financing coalition for ride-hailing, brings together BDO and BPI, alongside global automakers Toyota, BYD, and GAC, as well as automotive distributors Autohub Group and QSJ Motors Philippines.
It aims to provide TNVS drivers with fast-tracked access to electric and hybrid vehicles through preferential “green” auto loans, flexible daily repayments via the Grab Driver Wallet, and exclusive vehicle discounts.
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