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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider Angkas: 'We do not operate in Pampanga'

Angkas: 'We do not operate in Pampanga'

Published Jan 21, 2020 12:00 am
By Gabriela Baron Angkas transport advocate George Royeca on Tuesday clarified that the ride-hailing app does not operate in Pampanga. "Angkas" Riders (RIO LEONELLE DELUVIO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "I don't know about the Pampanga thing, I've categorically denied that allegation, we have not operated in Pampanga. Now for General Santos and Cagayan de Oro, we tried to open in these cities through our padala (courier) service," said Royeca in an interview with CNN. He added that Angkas coordinated with the local government units in Cagayan de Oro and in General Santos to arrange their transport service there. "In Cagayan de Oro, there's a city ordinance, so we didn't really know that you couldn't operate outside of the pilot provided that there was already a legal framework in place. Hindi naman po sila nanghuhuli ng habal-habal doon, Angkas lang (They don't apprehend the illegal motorcycle taxis there, only Angkas). So para sa akin (So for me), I feel like we've been singled out," lamented Royeca. The clarification was made after Technical Working Group (TWG) chairman Antonio Gardiola slammed Angkas for "defying" the agency's guidelines when they reportedly started operations in Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Pampanga. "One of the guidelines na nakalagay, pag-aaralan natin to. Doon lang sa area ng Metro Manila, Cebu, but then nag-ooperate sila sa other areas like Cagayan de Oro, GenSan, even in Pampanga," said Gardiola in an interview with CNN. (It was clear in our guidelines that Angkas can only operate in Cebu and Metro Manila. But then they also operate in Cagayan, GenSan, and even in Pampanga.) Royeca also underscored that they have been compliant with the government ever since. "We've always wanted regulation, and we're with the spirit of working with the government, kaya nga po kami lumabas sa kalye, hanggang ngayon lumalabas pa rin, kasi gusto po naming ma-regulate (We want to be regulated that's why our riders gathered in the streets to protest)." The ride-hailing app also expressed concern about passengers’ welfare. “We look out (for) not just our Angkas bikers but the passengers that will ultimately suffer because of certain provisions. At the end of the day it’s for the commuting public, hindi po ‘to sana away ng TWG at ng Angkas, this is bigger than us,” Royeca ended. On Monday, the TWG announced it will continue the pilot testing of motorcycle taxis, a day after  terminating the study.
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