LTFRB holds job fair for Angkas and ‘habal-habal’ drivers

LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada (left) poses with employees of the Department of Labor and Employment during the job fair for Angkas and ‘habal-habal’ drivers. PHOTO COURTESY OF LTFRB BOARD MEMBER AILEEN LIZADA

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday held a whole-day job fair for drivers of “habal-habal” (motor taxi) and suspended motorcycle-ride hailing app Angkas.

In a text message to reporters, LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada said that more than 3,000 jobs were open from 47 employers.

Employers included overseas companies, transport network companies (TNC), restaurants, couriers and manpower agencies, according to Lizada.

Angkas voluntarily suspended its operations last Nov. 18 after the LTFRB slammed the company for operating without permits.

Citing the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (RA 4136), the LTFRB considered Angkas’ operations as illegal and ineligible to receive a franchise.

The LTFRB turned down Angkas’ plea to resume its operations following a dialogue on Dec. 12. LTFRB chair Martin Delgra explained that it was up to Congress if it would pass legislation to legalize ride-sharing on motor taxis. /cbb

(Photos courtesy of LTFRB board member Aileen Lizada)