The Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) launched on Thursday, April 6, the Basic Motorcycle Driving Program together with motorcycle ride-hailing company Angkas, a program that aims to capacitate motorcycle riders.
TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña and Angkas CEO George Royeca led the launch of the Basic inside the TESDA Complex in Taguig City.
The Basic Motorcycle Driving Program was jointly developed by TESDA and Angkas, with the objective to provide formal training to motorcycle riders, and to professionalize motorcycle training in the Philippines’ Automotive and Land Transport Sector.
The five-day training program will not be confined inside the classroom but will give emphasis on actual demonstration. The program also includes conducting pre-ride activities, and monitoring and maintaining motorcycle performance, as these are essential to operating a motorcycle safely.
Further, TESDA has allocated a 400-square meter facility inside the TESDA Complex where the program will be conducted. The TESDA Regional Training Center – National Capital Region (RTC-NCR), with the guidance of Angkas, will facilitate the training.
This program will be initially implemented in TESDA-NCR to cater to the increasing number of motorcycle riders in Metro Manila. The pilot batch of 25 trainees is set to start their training before the end of April this year.
Secretary Lapeña noted that the motorcycle has become a preferred mode of transportation in the country, not only for its affordability but also because of the ease with which motorcycles can traverse congested urban traffic.
With this, Secretary Lapeña encouraged interested learners to enroll in the basic motorcycle training program.
“I would like to encourage our kababayans, especially those who are planning to work as motorcycle drivers, to avail this training. This is your opportunity to experience quality motorcycle training from TESDA and Angkas,” the TESDA Chief said.
Meanwhile, Royeca shared that Angkas’ partnership with TESDA to create a motorcycle training program is part of their continued commitment to road safety. He said that their partnering with experts and the government to ensure the proper training of motorcycle riders is vital to their goals.