Netizens sympathizes with 17,000 Angkas riders whose jobs are at risk

Chief transport advocate for Angkas George Royexa says that over 17,000 riders are at risk of losing their jobs.

Angkas and LTFRB debacle continues with thousands of riders in danger of losing employment

Angkas faces a new problem as 17,000 riders are at risk of losing their jobs

In a statement by George Royeca, chief transport advocate of Angkas, published on the bike hailing app's Facebook account, 17,000 riders are at risk of losing their jobs as its technical working group (TWG) decreases its cap to 10,000.

Angkas and LTFRB debacle continue with thousands of riders in danger of losing employment.

From 27,000 in the six months of its pilot run, Angkas' cap has been reduced to 10,000 following a new imposition that will see new players JoyRide and Move It entering the game.

Angkas' official statement re 10,000-rider cap

In the statement, Royeca underlined the quality of service Angkas has been providing since 2017. He reiterated the training and riding security its riders have exemplified in the last few years. 

Angkas appeals to the public to join them in helping their bikers keep their jobs.

As of this writing, the post has been shared over 100,000 times and has garnered 8,000 comments, with netizens voicing their support for Angkas.

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Source: Angkas