LTO cracks down on colorum riders

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is ramping up its crackdown on unregistered motorcycle taxis—commonly referred to as “colorum” riders—amid rising concerns over safety, regulatory compliance, and commuter protection.

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LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza emphasized that unauthorized operators pose serious safety risks as they circumvent mandatory safety protocols and undermine the credibility of the motorcycle taxi industry.

“We cannot allow the safety of the commuting public to be compromised by riders who operate without training, accountability, or proper vetting. The LTO will strengthen enforcement against colorum motorcycle taxis while ensuring legal operators adhere to high safety standards,” Mendoza said.

In a bid to institutionalize regulations and improve monitoring, Mendoza recently met with officials from key industry players: Angkas, Joyride, and Move It. Discussions focused on onboarding procedures and training protocols to ensure all riders are qualified and compliant before taking to the roads.