THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a show cause order against motorcycle taxi operator Angkas for allegedly exceeding the 45,000 cap set for motorcycle taxis in the country.
In a show cause order issued on Dec. 11, 2024 by Teofilo Guadiz III, LTFRB chief and Motorcycle Taxi Technical Working Group (MC Taxi TWG) chairperson, Angkas has been ordered “to explain why it should not be suspended or removed from the motorcycle taxi pilot study/program for allegedly exceeding the allocated rider cap.”
Angkas was given five days from receipt of the order to submit its response. It is also asked to appear before the MC Taxi TWG on December 18.
Angkas could not be reached for comment.
Last November, LTFRB said it has maintained a cap of 45,000 motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila since 2020.
The only increases implemented were in Regions III and IV which have a cap of 2,000 motorcycle taxis each, or a total of 4,000, LTFRB said. The companies allowed to operate in these regions are Para Xpress, Maxim, Dingdong and GrabBike.
Angkas said it has 30,000 partner-bikers. However, last August, the company announced that it signed a memorandum of agreement with the Social Security System to extend social security protection to approximately 50,000 Angkas partner-bikers.
In a text message to reporters, Angkas chief executive officer George Royeca said he acknowledged the receipt of the show cause order.
“…we… are seeking clarification on the basis for its issuance and will address this matter in the appropriate forum,” he said.
