Recognizing the critical role that education and skills development play in enhancing road safety, app-based motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT has diligently designed a lifecycle training and refresher program for its rider-partners. This program includes passenger handling/sensitivity training, a pillion safety guide, road safety standard operating procedures and emergency response. Educational content around these topics is also available on MOVE IT Academy – an in-app online learning feature. M

For some of us, riding motorcycles is a lifestyle choice that we can forego when conditions are not conducive, like when there is an ongoing typhoon. For others, being in the saddle is a daily necessity, regardless of the weather. For those riders, donning proper rain gear could understandably be very cumbersome, and that’s why I see a lot of them on the road these days practically riding in their swimwear (I am exaggerating a bit). But if you really have to ride in the rain, here are some quest

Long have motorcycle riders over-poeticized the joy of riding motorcycles. Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), however, takes it to another level by giving science-based facts on the health benefits of riding motorcycles. Honda cites findings in studies made by the Mayo Clinic and UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior on the effects of motorcycling on a person’s brain activity and hormone levels. While the studies made no distinction on the type of motorcycles used, Honda claims t

People of a certain age group will probably recall when owner-type jeeps dominated the streets. Every other household seemed to have one of these cute little galvanized machines in the garage. Also, for some reason, every other person you see behind the wheel of these “owners” is a Mamang Pulis. Fast forward to the present day, the only owner-type jeeps on the road are those used by fish dealers from Malabon and Navotas, particularly those with huge basins (banyera) attached at the rear. Is it j

The Yamaha NMAX is the brand’s entry model into their MAX series of maxi scooters, and it remains popular even after several years of existence in the local market. The NMAX is well sought-after by riders who require power and comfort but also look for subtlety and elegance in their daily ride. Yamaha last updated the NMAX in 2021, adding handsome features to the already popular entry-level maxi scooter. What's cool about it? The Yamaha NMAX is equipped with the brand-exclusive Y-Connect which g

The Tarlac Circuit Hill is set for an action-packed weekend. On November 5-6, 2022, a total of Php 100,000 in cash prizes will be up for grabs in the Novice/Beginner & Inter/Expert Categories of the KYMCO KRV 180i One Make Race at the Final Round of the TSR Championship. After four rounds of battle, 12 racers will compete to be named champion in this inaugural race series. The KYMCO KRV 180i is the brand’s latest offering in the sporty scooter segment and it is propelled by a 175cc, 4V Liquid-co