ADVERTISEMENT“There is merit to keep the status quo where Angkas bikers already have a proven track record for safety while still allowing other players to come in. Last Friday, the TWG extended the six-month pilot run of motorcycle taxis for another three months, allowing two new players to participate. READ: 2 new operators to rival Angkas as pilot run extended for 3 monthsAngkas earlier lamented the decision to impose a biker cap, saying that 17,000 of its biker-partners stand to lose their jobs. “Forcing them to do move to the two new competitors is not only anti-competitive but is also morally wrong,” Royeca said. It is also “misleading” to claim that Angkas only want monopoly over the pilot run as it has “never complained about the entry of two new players,” Royeca said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 24, 2019 11:48 UTC