The expansion of motorcycle taxis has been stopped as the pilot study is scheduled to end in May, according to the Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board.
MANILA, Philippines — “We will prepare our recommendation and it is up to Congress whether or not it will adopt our recommendation and based on that, we will act depending on the decision of Congress,” LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz said over the weekend.Guadiz, serving as head of the technical working group, is assigned to carry out the pilot study of motorcycle taxi services in the Philippines.
Motorcycle taxi services aim to address the problem of unauthorized motorcycle taxis transporting passengers without a permit from the LTFRB, Guadiz said.Motorcycle taxis would also address severe traffic congestion, he argued.Various transport groups have appealed to President Marcos to stop the expansion of motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila.
The House of Representatives committee on Metro Manila development has pushed for a moratorium on additional players in the motorcycle taxi pilot study.GForest named 2023 national winner of Energy Globe Award in the PhilippinesWatsons wins Silver at 59th Anvil Awards for Himtayan campaignThe heat index in eight areas in the country is forecast to reach dangerous levels today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,...
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