MANILA, Philippines — With around three weeks to go before motorcycle taxi service Angkas’ six-month dry run comes to an end, a potential rival has asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to let it participate in the pilot test. ADVERTISEMENTIn May, Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade approved a six-month dry run for Angkas that would end on Dec. 3. The results were expected to largely determine if motorcycles would be allowed to operate as public transport through amending the law. Eala said they sent a letter to the DOTr in late August to formalize their request to join the ongoing dry run although they have yet to receive a reply. Another option, he said, would be to extend the dry run for another six months.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2019 20:07 UTC