JoyRide Suspends Operations Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak

Motorcycle hailing application JoyRide suspends all its operations in Metro Manila amidst the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Philippines. The suspension of its operations is a way of showing full support of the safety measures undertaken by the government.

“In accord with the Guidelines issued by the DOTr Task group for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease, JoyRide PH shall suspend until further notice it’s motorcycle taxi ride-hailing services in Metro Manila effective midnight of March 15, 2020,” JoyRide said in a statement.

However, JoyRide will still continue its services through its network of “Kasundo” bikers to assist the government and the public in delivering essential goods in whatever manner or form during this time of public health emergency.

Once Metro Manila is declared safe, JoyRide pledged to resume its operations to bring hassle-free services to the commuters.

“JoyRide PH likewise joins the nation in its hope and prayer that a resolution to the COVID-19 problem can be swiftly and completely achieved,” JoyRide added. (MLC)