MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday resumed its crackdown on drivers of the app Angkas after the Supreme Court (SC) issued a temporary restraining order on the operations of the motorcycle ride-sharing services firm. In a board resolution, the LTFRB directed its law enforcement units and other authorized traffic enforcement agencies to apprehend and impound motorcycles of Angkas. LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III, board member Ronaldo Corpus and executive director Samuel Jardin signed the resolution. The LTFRB earlier said motorcycles are barred from being used for public transport under Republic Act 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. HPG director Chief Superintendent Roberto Fajardo said it would not apprehend drivers of Angkas as they would need to coordinate with first with the LTFRB, the lead agency.

Source: Philippine Star December 13, 2018 16:00 UTC