Just a few days after Green GSM revealed their all-EV fleet that uses VinFast EVs, Grab Philippines unveiled its GrabTaxi Electric service, which is said to be “the nation’s first fully electric, on-demand taxi fleet officially recognized by the LTFRB.”
Grab’s all-EV fleet is made possible in partnership with EV Taxi Corp, and will begin operations in key Metro Manila hubs that includes Makati, Taguig, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Paranaque, and Pasay.
The launch of GrabTaxi Electric builds upon Grab’s June 2024 pilot study with BYD, where it demonstrated the operational and financial viability of electric vehicles for both fleet operators and driver-partners. Their findings revealed that electrification is not just an environmental imperative, but also a cost-effective and scalable model for urban mobility.
“This is not just about offering another ride option,” Grab Philippines Country Head Ronald Roda said. “It’s about fundamentally changing the DNA of urban transport in the Philippines—one that aligns with our sustainability commitments, empowers Filipino commuters, and creates meaningful green livelihoods. Sustainability cannot be a distant ideal; it must be something you can book, ride, and feel today.”
GrabTaxi Electric is part of Grab’s broader eco-mobility strategy that includes expanding EV adoption across its GrabCar fleet in regional cities such as Davao and Cagayan De Oro within the year.
“Our partnership with Grab proves that when multinational platforms and local innovators work together, we can fast-track a cleaner, more inclusive future for transport – one that delivers value for both passengers and drivers alike,” EV Taxi Corp President Frankie Ang said.
Currently in beta, GrabTaxi Electric allows passengers to seamlessly book electric taxis within the Transport tab of the Grab app, alongside traditional Grab mobility services.
