One of the first things passengers want to know before using Move It is simple: How much will the ride cost?
Unfortunately, there is no single answer that applies to every booking.
Your Move It fare depends mainly on the distance and route between your pickup point and destination. The amount can also change depending on your location, current promotions, applicable discounts, and booking conditions.
The good news is that you do not need to calculate everything manually. Move It shows the fare in the app before you confirm your booking, allowing you to decide whether the price works for your budget.
Still, it helps to understand how motorcycle taxi fares are generally computed, why two similar rides may have different prices, and what you should do if a rider asks for more than the amount displayed.
This guide explains Move It fares and rates in the Philippines, including historical fare matrices, sample calculations, discounts, payment holds, tolls, promo codes, and overcharging concerns.
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How much is the Move It fare?
Move It does not publish one permanent fare for every route.
To see the price of an actual ride:
- Open the Move It app.
- Select Moto-Taxi.
- Enter your pickup point.
- Enter your destination.
- Wait for the app to calculate the route.
- Check the displayed fare before booking.
The price shown for your specific booking is the most practical fare reference.
Move It describes its service as an on-demand motorcycle taxi platform with fares displayed through the app. It also says passengers receive a kilometre breakdown in their trip receipt, making it possible to review the distance and fare after completing a ride.
Is there an official Move It fare table for 2026?
As of August 6, 2026, I could not verify a newly approved public Move It fare table replacing the long-standing motorcycle taxi fare matrix introduced during the government pilot programme.
A motorcycle taxi fare-increase petition was formally filed with the LTFRB on March 12, 2026. The petition argued that the fare structure had remained unchanged since the early stage of the motorcycle taxi pilot in 2019 despite higher fuel, maintenance, and operating costs.
The LTFRB was still deliberating on pending fare-hike petitions involving motorcycle taxis and other public transport services in late July and early August 2026. I could not verify a final LTFRB decision establishing a new motorcycle taxi rate before this article’s update date.
Because the regulatory situation remains fluid, passengers should treat rates published in older articles as historical references—not guaranteed quotes for a current Move It booking.
Historical Metro Manila motorcycle taxi fare matrix
The clearest government fare matrix published for Metro Manila motorcycle taxis used the following structure:
- ₱50 for the first two kilometres
- ₱10 for every succeeding kilometre from more than two kilometres up to seven kilometres
- ₱15 for every kilometre beyond seven kilometres
The pilot rules also permitted fares to increase by up to 1.5 times during periods of high demand.
Move It has previously referred passengers to this approved motorcycle taxi fare matrix and even provided a fare calculator for checking whether completed trips complied with the government-approved structure.
Again, this is best understood as the last clearly published historical benchmark. Your current Move It quote may differ because the platform uses the route and conditions displayed in the app.
Sample Metro Manila fare calculations
The table below shows how the historical Metro Manila matrix works.
| Approximate trip distance | Sample calculation | Historical benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kilometre | Covered by the first two kilometres | ₱50 |
| 2 kilometres | Base fare | ₱50 |
| 3 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱10 | ₱60 |
| 4 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱20 | ₱70 |
| 5 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱30 | ₱80 |
| 6 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱40 | ₱90 |
| 7 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱50 | ₱100 |
| 8 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱50 + ₱15 | ₱115 |
| 10 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱50 + ₱45 | ₱145 |
| 12 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱50 + ₱75 | ₱175 |
| 15 kilometres | ₱50 + ₱50 + ₱120 | ₱220 |
These calculations do not necessarily represent the final price you will see in 2026.
Your actual fare may differ because of:
- The route calculated by the Move It map
- Partial kilometres
- Permitted pricing adjustments
- Your service area
- A promotional discount
- A statutory discount
- A changed pickup or destination pin
- Toll charges
- A future LTFRB fare adjustment
Always use the amount displayed before booking as your immediate reference.
Why does a one-kilometre ride still cost around the minimum fare?
Passengers sometimes expect a very short motorcycle ride to cost only ₱20 or ₱30.
However, a base fare covers the initial portion of the trip. Under the historical Metro Manila matrix, the first two kilometres were already included in the ₱50 minimum.
That means a one-kilometre and two-kilometre journey could have the same base fare.
The rider also spends time and fuel travelling to the pickup point before the passenger’s actual trip begins. The minimum fare helps cover the basic cost of accepting and completing a booking.
Historical Metro Cebu motorcycle taxi rates
The original government pilot matrix used a different structure for Metro Cebu:
- ₱20 for the first kilometre
- ₱16 for every succeeding kilometre up to eight kilometres
- ₱20 for every kilometre beyond eight kilometres
These rates were reported when the government initially approved motorcycle taxi pilot operations in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu.
Move It later expanded to Cebu and Cagayan de Oro, but passengers should not automatically assume that one old regional formula applies identically to every current city.
The easiest way to check the current rate in Cebu or Cagayan de Oro is still to enter the actual route in the app.
Sample historical Metro Cebu calculations
Using the original Metro Cebu pilot matrix, sample fares would look like this:
| Approximate trip distance | Sample calculation | Historical benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kilometre | Base fare | ₱20 |
| 2 kilometres | ₱20 + ₱16 | ₱36 |
| 3 kilometres | ₱20 + ₱32 | ₱52 |
| 5 kilometres | ₱20 + ₱64 | ₱84 |
| 8 kilometres | ₱20 + ₱112 | ₱132 |
| 9 kilometres | ₱20 + ₱112 + ₱20 | ₱152 |
| 10 kilometres | ₱20 + ₱112 + ₱40 | ₱172 |
These examples are provided only to explain the historical distance-based structure. They should not be treated as guaranteed Move It fares for a present-day Cebu booking.
How does Move It calculate your fare?
Move It does not publicly disclose every part of its live fare-calculation algorithm.
However, the app needs to consider the trip distance and route when generating the price. Move It’s fare-guarantee rules specifically compare fares on a per-kilometre basis and require passengers to provide the kilometre reading when submitting a claim.
Several factors can affect the amount you see.
1. Travel distance
Longer trips generally cost more because the fare includes a distance-based component.
The important detail is that the app uses its mapped route—not necessarily the straight-line distance between the two places.
Two establishments may look close together on a map, but the motorcycle may need to travel around:
- One-way streets
- Subdivision entrances
- Flyovers
- Bridges
- Road barriers
- Restricted roads
- Closed intersections
- U-turn slots
2. Route selected by the app
Move It says its trip distance may differ from another motorcycle taxi app because its mapping technology searches for a route while considering traffic and other variables.
This explains why Move It, Angkas, and JoyRide may show different distances for the same general pickup point and destination.
One platform may place the destination pin at the front entrance, while another places it at the back of the building. Even a small difference in pin location can affect the calculated route.
3. Pickup-point accuracy
An incorrectly placed pickup pin can make the route longer.
For example, you may be standing on one side of EDSA while the pin appears on the opposite side. The rider may need to travel farther to reach the correct pickup point.
Before booking:
- Zoom in on the map.
- Check the side of the road.
- Place the pin near an accessible entrance.
- Avoid putting the pin inside a large building.
- Confirm that motorcycles can legally stop there.
4. Destination accuracy
Businesses, malls, hospitals, schools, and restaurants may have multiple branches.
Choosing the wrong branch can produce a completely different price.
Check the city, street, and destination pin before confirming.
5. Demand and rider availability
The original motorcycle taxi pilot rules permitted a fare multiplier of up to 1.5 times during high-demand periods.
Current Move It pricing can be affected by booking conditions, although the platform does not appear to publish a simple live chart showing exactly when a higher rate will apply.
Fares may be higher or rider matching may be more difficult during:
- Morning rush hour
- Evening rush hour
- Heavy rain
- Transport strikes
- Large concerts
- Holiday shopping periods
- Major road closures
- Paydays
- Special events
- Periods with few online riders
Always review the amount before confirming rather than assuming it will be the same as your previous ride.
6. Your city or service area
Historical government matrices differed between Metro Manila and Metro Cebu.
Pricing in Cagayan de Oro and newly covered areas may also differ according to the route, regulatory framework, and app implementation.
A five-kilometre trip in Metro Manila should not automatically be expected to cost exactly the same as a five-kilometre trip in Cebu.
7. Promo codes
A valid promo code can reduce the amount you pay.
Move It promotions may offer:
- A percentage discount
- A fixed peso discount
- A discounted route
- A voucher for selected users
- A new-user offer
- A partner promotion
- A booking-booth discount
Always check the maximum discount.
For example, a voucher offering 50% off with a maximum discount of ₱20 can reduce your fare by only ₱20—even when half of the original fare would be much higher.
8. Special passenger discounts
Move It has a digital-voucher application process for qualified passengers such as:
- Senior citizens
- Persons with disabilities
- Students
- National athletes
- National coaches
The discount must be approved and entered or selected during the Moto-Taxi booking process.
Make sure the discount appears in the fare breakdown before confirming the trip.
9. Tolls
Some longer routes may involve toll roads or other legitimate road charges.
Where an applicable toll is not included in the displayed app fare, the passenger may be responsible for paying it. The rider should explain the charge rather than simply demanding an unexplained additional amount.
Because most motorcycle taxi trips are urban and relatively short, toll charges are less common than they are with car bookings.
10. Tips
Tipping is optional.
Move It says passengers should tip only when they are satisfied with the service. A rider should not require an advance tip before agreeing to pick up a passenger.
You are free to give a tip after the ride when the rider:
- Drove safely
- Communicated clearly
- Helped locate a difficult pickup point
- Provided clean safety equipment
- Was patient and professional
A tip should never be presented as a mandatory part of the fare.
Why did my Move It fare change when I checked again?
You may search for a ride, close the app, and see a different price a few minutes later.
This can happen because:
- Rider availability changed.
- Passenger demand increased or decreased.
- The route was recalculated.
- Traffic conditions changed.
- Your pickup pin moved.
- Your destination pin changed.
- A promotion became available or expired.
- The previous quote was refreshed.
- You selected a different payment or offer.
A fare estimate is connected to the booking conditions at the time it is generated.
When you see a reasonable fare and need to leave soon, confirm the details before the quote changes. However, never rush so much that you overlook an incorrect pickup point or destination.
Can two people split one Move It fare?
Move It’s motorcycle taxi service allows only one passenger per booking.
You cannot bring another passenger and split the fare while riding on the same motorcycle. The 2026 LTFRB operating guidelines also require motorcycle taxis to carry only one passenger at a time.
Each person needs a separate motorcycle taxi booking.
Does the rider see the same fare as the passenger?
The rider should receive booking details through the Move It driver platform.
The passenger should still rely on the fare displayed in the passenger app and the final receipt. Move It’s rider guidelines prohibit collecting a fare that does not match the amount shown in the app. This includes demanding cash for a cashless ride, failing to provide proper change, or improperly editing the final fare.
Take a screenshot when the amount becomes disputed.
Can a Move It rider ask for an additional payment?
A rider should not demand an arbitrary amount beyond the proper app fare.
Examples of questionable requests include:
- “Dagdagan mo na lang para sunduin kita.”
- Requiring an advance tip
- Asking for cash despite a completed cashless booking
- Refusing to provide change
- Increasing the fare without a valid reason
- Asking you to cancel and continue outside the app
- Charging for a toll that was not used
Move It says there should be no hidden additional amount on long-distance trips, and that the receipt provides a kilometre breakdown passengers can review.
A genuine toll or a voluntary tip is different from an unauthorised fare demand.
What should you do if the rider asks for more money before pickup?
You do not need to agree to an unauthorised additional payment.
You can reply politely:
I’ll pay the fare shown in the app. I can decide whether to give a tip after the ride.
Do not cancel the booking and continue privately.
Keeping the ride inside the app preserves:
- The electronic booking record
- Rider identification
- Trip tracking
- Customer-support access
- Fare information
- Applicable platform safety features
Report riders who repeatedly demand off-app payments or mandatory advance tips.
How to check your Move It fare before booking
Follow these steps:
- Open Move It.
- Select Moto-Taxi.
- Enter the exact pickup point.
- Enter the correct destination.
- Check the mapped route.
- Review the displayed fare.
- Open the Offers section.
- Select an eligible voucher.
- Confirm that the discount was applied.
- Check the payment method.
- Take a screenshot when necessary.
- Tap Book.
Do not confirm when the destination or pickup pin is wrong simply because you plan to explain the correct location to the rider later.
Changing the route after booking can create fare and safety problems.
How to check the fare after your trip
Move It allows passengers to review completed bookings through their trip or activity history. Its fare guarantee also requires screenshots showing the pickup point, destination, total fare, kilometre reading, and booking ID.
After the ride:
- Open the Move It app.
- Go to Activity or your trip history.
- Select the completed booking.
- Review the total fare.
- Check the kilometre information.
- View or save the receipt.
- Report any unexplained amount.
Save the receipt when the ride is related to work, business travel, reimbursement, or a fare complaint.
Cash versus cashless Move It fares
The underlying ride fare should generally be based on the booking rather than whether you pay with cash or card.
However, the payment experience differs.
Cash bookings
For a cash trip:
- Prepare the amount shown in the app.
- Bring smaller bills.
- Ask for the correct change.
- Check the final fare before paying.
- Do not pay an unexplained additional amount.
Move It’s rider guidelines specifically identify failure to provide correct change as improper fare collection.
Cashless bookings
Move It supports eligible credit and debit cards and may show other cashless methods inside the app.
When you use a cashless payment method, Move It may temporarily hold an amount to verify the account or secure payment for the booking.
This temporary authorisation is not always the final charge.
Why was I charged before completing the ride?
Move It may place a temporary hold on your credit or debit card before the booking is completed.
This can happen when:
- You add a new card.
- You request a cashless ride.
- The platform verifies whether sufficient funds are available.
- A previous booking was cancelled and a new one was requested.
Move It’s Help Centre says that when a cancelled booking is followed by a new booking, a held amount of ₱150 may be carried forward, with the difference either charged or released depending on the new fare.
The exact amount and process shown to you may depend on the booking and your current payment setup.
What happens to the payment hold after cancellation?
Move It says it may take up to 30 minutes to release held funds after a booking is cancelled. The time before the money fully appears in your available card or wallet balance may also depend on your bank or payment provider.
When the amount has not returned:
- Wait for the stated release period.
- Check whether the transaction is marked pending.
- Review your Move It activity.
- Contact your card issuer when necessary.
- Report the affected booking through the Move It Help Centre.
A pending authorisation and a completed charge are not the same thing.
Does Move It have surge pricing?
The original motorcycle taxi guidelines allowed a demand-based adjustment of up to 1.5 times the regular fare.
However, Move It does not appear to provide a public real-time surge chart for passengers.
The practical approach is to compare the amount shown in the app with:
- Your usual fare for the route
- Angkas
- JoyRide
- Other available transport options
When the price is much higher than expected and your trip is not urgent, waiting a few minutes and checking again may produce a different quote.
Is Move It cheaper than Angkas or JoyRide?
There is no motorcycle taxi app that is always the cheapest for every route.
Move It may be cheaper for one journey, while Angkas or JoyRide may offer a lower price for another.
The comparison can depend on:
- App-calculated distance
- Current demand
- Rider availability
- Promo codes
- User-specific vouchers
- Service area
- Pickup-point placement
- Special discounts
Move It’s Mas Murang Rides Guarantee compares its fare-per-kilometre rate with Angkas and JoyRide. When an eligible competitor trip has a lower qualifying rate, Move It may issue a voucher covering the difference.
For a useful comparison, enter exactly the same pickup point and destination in all three apps.
How Move It’s Mas Murang Rides Guarantee works
Move It says passengers can make a claim when an approved competitor offers a lower fare-per-kilometre rate for a comparable motorcycle taxi trip.
The approved comparison platforms currently listed are:
- Angkas
- JoyRide
A successful claim may result in a Move It ride voucher with a denomination of:
- ₱10
- ₱20
- ₱30
- ₱40
- ₱50
Passengers may receive up to three successful valid claims per month, with a minimum compensation of a ₱10 ride voucher.
Information required for a claim
Move It requires clear screenshots showing details such as:
- Pickup point
- Drop-off point
- Total fare
- Kilometre reading
- Booking ID
- Comparable Move It trip information
The pickup and destination should match, and screenshots should not be cropped, blurred, or altered.
Promo-adjusted competitor fares do not qualify for comparison under the guarantee.
How to save money on Move It fares
Check your Offers section
Move It may add account-specific vouchers that are not publicly advertised.
Apply the promo before booking
A voucher normally cannot be added after the ride has already been confirmed or completed.
Compare all available vouchers
A larger percentage does not always provide the biggest saving.
For example:
- 50% off capped at ₱20 saves a maximum of ₱20.
- 20% off capped at ₱40 can save more on a longer ride.
- A fixed ₱30 voucher may be better than either one.
Apply for a special discount
Qualified students, senior citizens, PWDs, national athletes, and national coaches should complete Move It’s formal discount application.
Compare Move It, Angkas, and JoyRide
Check both the fare and pickup time.
A ride that is ₱10 cheaper may not be the better option when the rider is 25 minutes farther away and you are already late.
Correct the pickup pin
A poorly placed pin can increase the route and make pickup more difficult.
Avoid unnecessary cancellations
A cancellation may delay your trip and affect limited-use vouchers or cashless payment holds.
Book before the busiest period
Booking a little earlier may help you avoid the highest-demand part of rush hour.
What to do if you were overcharged
When the final amount does not match what you expected:
- Open the affected trip in the Move It app.
- Save the digital receipt.
- Take a screenshot of the final fare.
- Write down how much you actually paid.
- Identify any additional amount requested.
- Open the Move It Help Centre.
- Choose the overcharging or payment concern.
- Submit a clear explanation.
Move It has a dedicated Help Centre category for passengers who believe they were overcharged.
Include important details such as:
- Booking ID
- Date and time
- Pickup point
- Destination
- Fare shown in the app
- Amount paid
- Payment method
- Rider’s explanation
- Screenshots or receipts
Avoid making accusations you cannot support. Describe exactly what happened and provide the available evidence.
What if the rider did not give the correct change?
Count your change before walking away.
When the rider says they do not have change, possible solutions include:
- Paying with a smaller bill
- Asking whether the rider can obtain change nearby
- Agreeing to a small voluntary tip
- Using the exact amount when possible
The decision to leave the remaining amount as a tip should be yours.
A rider should not intentionally refuse proper change and treat the difference as an automatic tip. Move It’s published rider rules classify failure to provide correct change as improper fare collection.
Can your fare change during the trip?
The fare should generally follow the booking recorded in the app.
However, the final amount may be affected when:
- The pickup or destination is changed.
- A legitimate toll is used.
- The trip requires a significant route adjustment.
- A payment or fare correction is processed.
- The booking details were inaccurate.
Do not negotiate an entirely different destination privately after the trip begins.
When you need to go somewhere else, use any available destination-editing feature or ask the rider to stop at a safe location so you can make a new booking.
Should you pay when the ride was not completed?
You should not automatically pay the full fare when the passenger trip did not happen.
Move It’s Help Centre says passengers are not charged for a properly cancelled trip or a ride where they were not picked up, although cashless payment holds may take time to be released.
When the app incorrectly marks an uncompleted ride as completed:
- Open Activity.
- Select the booking.
- Report that you were not picked up.
- Save screenshots.
- Check your card or wallet for a completed charge.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum Move It fare?
The last clearly published Metro Manila motorcycle taxi matrix used a minimum of ₱50 for the first two kilometres. However, your present Move It quote may differ, so check the amount displayed in the app.
How much is Move It per kilometre?
Under the historical Metro Manila matrix, the fare was ₱50 for the first two kilometres, ₱10 for every succeeding kilometre up to seven kilometres, and ₱15 per kilometre beyond seven kilometres. This is a historical benchmark rather than a guaranteed current quote.
Did Move It fares increase in 2026?
A motorcycle taxi fare-increase petition was filed in March 2026 and remained under LTFRB consideration around the end of July and beginning of August. I could not verify a final new motorcycle taxi fare matrix as of August 6, 2026.
Does Move It charge more during rush hour?
Motorcycle taxi pilot rules historically allowed a demand multiplier of up to 1.5 times. The amount shown in your app can change with booking conditions, so compare the fare before confirming.
Does traffic affect the fare?
Traffic may affect the route and booking conditions considered by the platform. Move It says its mapping technology takes traffic and other variables into account when optimising routes.
Can the rider change my fare?
A rider should not improperly change the fare or collect an amount inconsistent with the app. Move It’s rider rules identify incorrect fare collection and unauthorised final-fare editing as violations.
Are tips required?
No. Tips are optional and should be given only when you are satisfied with the service. Move It says riders should not demand a tip before accepting or completing a trip.
Is a promo automatically applied?
Not always. Open the Offers section, select the voucher, and confirm that the discount appears in the fare breakdown before booking.
Why is my Move It fare different from my friend’s?
You may have different pickup pins, routes, vouchers, account-specific promotions, payment options, or booking times. Even small differences can change the quoted fare.
Is Move It cheaper than a taxi or GrabCar?
Move It is often more economical for one passenger making a short urban trip, but this is not guaranteed. Compare the actual quoted fares and consider weather, comfort, luggage, safety, and waiting time.
Can I negotiate the Move It fare?
The ride should follow the fare displayed in the app. There is no need to negotiate as you might with an informal habal-habal rider.
Final thoughts
Move It fares are designed to be calculated and displayed before you confirm your motorcycle taxi booking.
The historical Metro Manila benchmark started at ₱50 for the first two kilometres, followed by distance-based charges. However, that formula should not be treated as a guaranteed 2026 quote, particularly while motorcycle taxi fare petitions are under government review.
The best way to know how much your ride will cost is to open the Move It app and enter your exact pickup point and destination.
Before tapping Book, check:
- The pickup pin
- The destination
- The route
- The fare
- The promo code
- The passenger discount
- The payment method
After the trip, review your receipt and pay only the proper fare, legitimate tolls, and any voluntary tip you personally choose to give.
A little checking before the ride can help you avoid wrong routes, lost discounts, payment confusion, and unexpected charges.
