INITIAL VICTORY. The 72-hour temporary restraining order against the cap on Angkas bikers is seen as an initial victory for those who have been rendered jobless. File photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler
For the extension of the motorcycle taxi pilot run, the motorcycle taxi rider cap was reduced from 27,000 for the sole provider Angkas to 13,000 for each of the 3 motorcycle taxi providers, Angkas, JoyRide, and Move It. The 13,000-rider cap allows 10,000 riders for Metro Manila and 3,000 for Metro Cebu.of its bikers would be at risk of losing their jobs.of the motorcycle taxi pilot run.
"Otherwise, with the implementation of the LTFRB's Revised General Guidelines for the Pilot Implementation of Motorcycle Taxis, 17,000 Angkas riders who have been earlier accredited by Angkas and allowed to participate in the pilot implementation will suffer grave irreparable injury as they would lose their jobs," the resolution stated.
Angkas biker Rommel Villanueva, who was also one of the petitioners, said the resolution is proof that justice is on their side."We are only trying to make an honest living and helping commuters every day to get to their destinations fast and safe," he said.In the meantime, the group is now coordinating with the Office of the Solicitor General for the proper case disposition.
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