MANILA, Philippines — Motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas will implement additional safety measures to further ensure the safety of passengers during its six-month test run which may start by the end of June. ADVERTISEMENTAngkas operations head David Medrana said Thursday that aside from re-training their drivers, Angkas would introduce new vests and helmets. It hopes to finish the other 15,000 before the start of the pilot run. READ: Angkas re-training 15,000 drivers, eyes pilot run by end of JuneAngkas regulatory and public affairs head George Royeca said the focus of the pilot run is the safety as well as the education of passengers. No fare hikeDespite the additional safety features, Angkas assured that its fares would remain the same.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 13, 2019 09:00 UTC