Angkas protests LTFRB's 10,000 biker cap; Sunday rally set | Inquirer News

Angkas protests LTFRB’s 10,000 biker cap; Sunday rally set

/ 07:48 PM December 21, 2019

MANILA, Philippines — Motorcycle ride-hailing app Angkas will hold a demonstration Sunday against the decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to limit the number of its bikers next year.

“RALLY KA, GHORL? #SaveAngkas,” the public transport firm posted on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/AngkasPH/posts/2568291366774606

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Dubbed as #SaveAngkas Unity Gathering, the assembly will commence at the Edsa Kalayaan Shrine by 7 a.m. Sunday.

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As of this posting,  Angkas’ announcement on Facebook has garnered over 22,000 engagements and more than 8,000 shares.

Meanwhile, hashtag #SaveAngkas has also trended on Twitter after the company called for public support to help some 17,000 bikers at risk of losing their jobs next year.

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LTFRB earlier announced that the government has allowed the extension of Angkas’ pilot run for another three months and gave two new operators the right to participate.

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But the regulatory body likewise imposed a 10,000-biker limit per transport network company (TNC) for Metro Manila and 3,000 bikers per TNC for Metro Cebu.

Angkas, however, lamented the government’s decision to impose a biker limit saying it would result in the loss of livelihood of about 17,000 Angkas accredited riders.

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