Extended Angkas pilot run mulled

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:21:12 +0000

With the six-month dry run for motorcycle-taxis almost done, transport regulators are now considering to extend the ongoing pilot run for another half a year in a bid to regulate new motorbike-hailing firms.

The inter-agency technical working group (TWG) on motorcycle-taxis said on Tuesday that the extension of the pilot implementation will allow new providers to participate in the study.

Currently, only bike firm Angkas is authorized to undergo Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) pilot test run to ensure that they are following the agency’s strict regulations and guidelines.

The TWG was formed by the DOTr in June when it gave Angkas the green light to operate on a trial basis in Metro Manila and Cebu for six months which could pave the way for the legalization of motorcycle-taxis in the country.

The pilot implementation is set to end on December 26.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) member retired Major General Antonio Gardiola said allowing new players to participate in the pilot run is for the interest of the riding public to give them wider choice.

Gardiola added that competition in the ride-hailing market will ensure a higher standard of service to its passengers.

According to Gardiola, the DOTr heard last month proposa
http://tempo.com.ph/feed/