LOOK: Inside JoyRide's training facility for motor taxi drivers

MANILA – Motorcycle ride-hailing firm JoyRide on Tuesday showcased to the media its facility along Marcos Highway where it trains riders.

The 5,000 square meter compound is a former Happy Move facility, another brand under JoyRide’s parent We Move Things Philippines, its vice president for Corporate Affairs Noli Eala told reporters. 

Joyride’s 5000sqm on-board facility used to be a warehouse for We Move Things PH for consumer products.

Noli Eala, VP for Joyride ops, admits there was a tarp of Sen Koko Pimentel during election campaign; says the space was leased out. pic.twitter.com/Awejab96un

— Jacque Manabat (@jacquemanabat) January 7, 2020

Eala said applicants have to go through a week-long process before they are accredited as JoyRide drivers. Training includes maneuvering through an obstacle course with a passenger. 

JoyRide plans to complete its 10,000 rider fleet by February, Eala earlier said. 

Joyride’s obstacle course for the applicants includes riding with a passenger.

The platform official Chino Arvisu says they tried to ‘copy’ the model of Angkas riders training and ‘improved it.’ pic.twitter.com/loCfEiMDpp

— Jacque Manabat (@jacquemanabat) January 7, 2020

Motorcycle biker takes video of Joyride’s Noli Eala inside one of the lecture rooms as the official explained to the trainees that the motorcycle taxi operation is still under study and will run until March 2020. pic.twitter.com/6aHxseSbyB

— Jacque Manabat (@jacquemanabat) January 7, 2020