Metro Manila, Philippines – A number of ride hailing companies vowed to implement lower commission rates beginning Monday, April 20, heeding lawmakers pressuring them to carry out temporary relief from soaring fuel prices. In a press statement on Friday, April 17, JoyRide said it is cutting commission rate from 20 percent to 18 percent for motorcycle taxis. The company noted that it is already carrying out a lower commission fee at 10 percent, which, it said, is the industry lowest. “This is not just about providing relief, it is about standing by our driver-partners when it matters most,” said Sherwin Yu, JoyRide president. JoyRide said fees can go as low as 15 percent through a tiering system, where drivers with higher number of trips get a lower commission rate. Angkas earlier announced a reduced rate, setting the fee at 18 percent beginning April 20. “Wala pong kondisyon ‘yan. Kahit isang…