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Getting Around a New City? 7 Questions to Ask Before You Ride
Heading to class, exploring a new city or starting a delivery job? Before you borrow or rent a motorcycle or scooter, take a few minutes to check the details. By Splitex | A contribution to StudentCompetitions.com You have found your accommodation, worked out your timetable and discovered that getting to campus takes longer than expected. A scooter suddenly looks like a good idea. Before you take the keys, there are a few things worth asking. The answers can help you understand what you are signing up for, what protection you have and what you might have to pay yourself. 1. Am I allowed to ride here? Do not assume that being allowed to ride at home means you can ride in another country. Check the local requirements for your licence and the type of vehicle you plan to use. If you are studying abroad, find out whether you need an international driving permit or other documentation. Check with the relevant transport authority or official government travel advice. Being handed the keys by a rental company is not a substitute for checking the requirements. 2. What does “insurance included” actually mean? It is an easy phrase to accept when you are standing at a rental counter. Ask to see the details. What events are covered? What is excluded? Who provides the insurance? Can you keep a copy of the policy? Check your travel insurance and the vehicle’s insurance separately. They serve different purposes. Do not
Oct 17, 2026
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Splitex Prepares to Bring Simpler Motorcycle Insurance to Manila
Getting to class, travelling to work or making deliveries—life in Manila often runs on two wheels. Splitex is preparing to make insurance a simpler part of that everyday journey, with a digital approach designed around the needs of motorcycle riders. Splitex is a Swedish company with operations in the Philippines. Its ambition is to transform how people choose, buy and manage insurance, starting in Metro Manila before expanding to other markets across Southeast Asia. Your ride. Your protection. Splitex’s approach puts choice at the centre of the insurance experience. Its planned launch offering brings together protection options for motorcycles, riders and passengers, alongside additional cover for damage to other vehicles. The goal is to help customers select relevant protection and understand what it covers. Whether someone rides to university or depends on a motorcycle for their income, the experience should be straightforward and easy to follow. Insurance from your phone The Splitex experience is designed for mobile use, from selecting cover and making a payment to accessing policy information and reporting a claim. GCash and card payments are part of the planned launch experience, alongside digital claim reporting that allows customers to submit photographs and supporting documents from their phones. For Splitex, convenience must extend beyond the purchase. Customers should have clear information a
Oct 9, 2026