How much do Filipino riders really pay the government just for the right to ride? Whether you own a scooter or a big bike, every rider shoulders hidden costs—excise and VAT baked into the SRP, yearly MVUC, registration, CTPL insurance, emission tests, and even VAT on helmets and gear.

In this episode, we break down the true “Rider’s Bill”: how much small bike riders pay vs. big bike riders, why the gap is huge, and how corruption—kotong, fixers, and endless backlogs—makes us pay even more.

We ask: with billions collected from riders every year, why are roads still full of potholes, plates always delayed, and enforcers still shaking down commuters? Where does the money actually go?

This is the untold cost of two wheels in the Philippines—resibo at corruption included.