Angkas motorcycle taxi riders are appealing to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for mediation after being unexpectedly dismissed. Riders claim their non-professional licenses were accepted during onboarding, but they received little guidance on license upgrades. After a Senate hearing on platform licensing, over 100 riders were deactivated without prior notice. They argue for company accountability in driver education and transparent onboarding processes.
A number of motorcycle taxi riders from Angkas appealed to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for mediation following their sudden dismissal, amid a Senate hearing on the platform's professional licensing.In a radio interview, Achillis Librinca, a dismissed rider, said that his non-professional license was accepted during the onboarding process.“When I joined Angkas 10 months ago, I was able to carry passengers as a mototaxi Driver.
"To ensure we maintain these industry-leading safety standards, we deactivate bikers for a variety of reasons when necessary," he added.Royeca said Angkas will be ready to address the matter through the proper venue."Should any complaints be raised with our regulators, we are fully prepared to address them through the proper channels.
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