He’ll also be suspended from the Angkas platform for 30 days
Good thing he can just take an Angkas to work
Angkas CEO George Royeca had his driver's license suspended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), following the traffic jam caused by a motorcade of Angkas riders earlier this month. Royeca surrendered his license yesterday, which marked the start of the 90-
by Billy Caluag
He even paid a visit to the mayor of Cainta
Angkas CEO George Royeca personally visited the office of Cainta mayor Elenita Nieto to apologize for a traffic jam created by a convoy of Angkas riders last Tuesday, February 3. A video of the convoy and subsequent traffic jam circulated social media,
by Billy Caluag
What a play on its own name
More and more transport network vehicle services (TNVS) are entering the market. There's Super Taxi from JoyRide, and the new albeit currently suspended inDrive.There's yet another one that's set to launch here, and it might be from an
For those looking to learn how to use Angkas, JoyRide, or MoveIt
Let's face it. Traffic in Metro Manila sucks. Driving a car around the city these days means potentially being stuck for hours on the road and having to fight for ultra-rare parking spaces. If you're only a single passenger,
by Kara Santos
In the end, it’ll still be you—the licensed rider—at fault, anyway
No matter what happens, passengers' lives will always be in the hands of the person operating the vehicle, whether it's a two-wheeled motorcycle or a four-wheeled car. However, it's also the responsibility of the driver or the rider
A pretty bizarre but funny encounter
There are only two kinds of sabaw in this world: sabaw because you've been doing too much work or sabaw because it's a Monday and thus your brain refuses to start working.A commuter that goes by the name of
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The motocycle taxi competition is heating up, thanks to a primordial need for better transport solutions in Metro Manila. Move It, a relatively new motorcycle taxi provider, has recently launched its upgraded mobile app. In collaboration with Grab's advanced technology, Move
To help keep all of us safe on the road
Despite the countless pushbacks, motorcycle-taxis will most likely be here to stay. And it's probably for the better. These transport services allow commuters to get from point A to B at a much quicker pace and while charging significantly lower
Have you experienced getting overcharged recently? Well, you’re not alone
Any motorcycle-taxi regulars here? Have you experienced getting overcharged by your rider recently? If so, it seems you're not alone. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has reportedly received complaints from commuters about this.The agency supposedly received complaints about"motorcycle
A National Heroes Day tribute for all the sacrifices these riders make
Way to celebrate National Heroes Day, Angkas. The motorcycle-taxi service provider has announced that all of its riders will get 100% of the fares for all trips booked on Monday, August 29."Angkas takes 0% commission on National Heroes Day," the
One of the weirdest videos we’ve seen in a while
Motorcycle-taxi service provider Angkas has grown quite the reputation in cyberspace over the years, mostly because of its witty social media team. From catchy jingles to funny marketing gigs, we've basically seen it all from Angkas.Or so we thought.
Round 2 is this weekend
It goes without saying that racing should take place on the track and not public roads. That said, booking a proper setting is easier said than done, so opportunities like the Angkas Dream Cup should be taken full advantage of.Round 2
by Drei Laurel
Infra, infra, and more infra
Take note of these important changes under Alert Level 1
The government has begun loosening up restrictions on public transportation under Alert Level 1. And in addition to PUVs being allowed to operate at maximum capacity, there's now a new announcement that commuters should take note: The use of backriding shields
The DOE also presented its Seal of Excellence to three Shell stations
Remember when the Department of Energy (DOE) collaborated with Angkas riders to properly monitor fuel prices around Metro Manila? The agency, together with Pilipinas Shell, has now recognized 20 individuals for their exemplary performance while participating in the program.This program ran
Motorcycle taxis take a step closer to full legalization
The Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has formally submitted a report on the motorcycle-taxi pilot run to the House Committee on Transportation. It will be the basis for the filing of a substitute bill to legalize
by Aris Ilagan
In case going out really isn’t an option
In need of a quick COVID-19 RT-PCR test? If leaving your home to get tested isn't an option, Angkas might be able to help with your dilemma.The motorcycle-taxi service provider is currently offering home-service saliva RT-
by Drei Laurel
The riders will also evaluate stations’ facilities and quality of service
Starting July 12, Angkas riders will report real-time fuel prices to the Department of Energy (DOE). Recently, the officials of the two organizations agreed to launch a collaborative program to help the DOE monitor retail pump prices. This program was established
by Aris Ilagan
Just like that, we’re about to start the fourth week of April
A lawmaker has made this suggestion
This week, the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) technical working group in charge of overseeing the motorcycle-taxi pilot run one again conducted a virtual meeting and consultation with stakeholders to discuss the ongoing trial operations of three motorcycle-taxi companies in
by Aris Ilagan
