MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation on Saturday said it does not intend to “antagonize” app-based motorcycle taxi service Angkas, amid calls to lift the ban on two-wheel vehicles for public transportation. The move came amid public clamor for the use of motorcycles as public transport to avoid Metro Manila’s infamous traffic gridlock. RELATED: DOTr asked: Allow Angkas to operate as TNCTWG working on proposalIn a statement, the DOTr said it seeks public understanding as its technical working group “threshes out the numerous concerns involved in the proposal, foremost of which is commuter safety.”“The DOTr also wishes to reiterate that it does not intend to antagonize Angkas,” the department said. Last month, House lawmakers adopted a resolution directing the DOTr to implement a nationwide pilot run on the use of motorcycle taxis like Angkas despite a freeze order issued by the SC. “This is why the DOTr has maintained that the best recourse for conversion of motorcycle taxis to public transport is amendment of the law,” it said.

Source: Philippine Star February 02, 2019 06:44 UTC