Angkas almost didn’t exist. The motorcycle ride-hailing company was shut down at least three times, but co-founder and CEO George Royeca and his wife Angeline Tham persevered. Today, Angkas has over four million app downloads, 50,000 biker-partners, and a 99.97% safety record. Here’s the story of Angkas.
George Royeca's journey to becoming a key figure in the Philippines' transportation industry began with a background far removed from the world of motorcycles and ride-hailing apps.He initially ventured into the entertainment industry, running a thriving production house. This ...
Angcars, featuring four- and six-seater vehicles, will initially operate in Metro Manila.
Set to enter the four-wheeler market, motorcycle-hailing service Angkas is on track to expand its operations this year. The launch of its newest venture, Angcars, is now in the works after getting the green light from authorities."We have gotten ...
The upstart motorcycle hailing service has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Booking rides may become a lot less harder for commuters, with another player entering the local motorcycle taxi market. "Dingdong Hatid," the newest venture under Dingdong.ph, was launched on April 7. It now operates with around 100,000 registered riders.But ...
Commuter horror stories in the city are a dime-a-dozen, especially during the holidays. Maybe it's you or someone you know, but getting from one point in the city to another is extra difficult when public transport isn't always ...
The motorcycle-taxi sector is looking for solutions.
With thousands of motorcycle-taxi riders wanting to provide transport and make a living amid the COVID-19 crisis, Angkas has showcased a new protective shield design that could help prevent virus transmission between rider and passenger.George Royeca, the company's ...
Angkas, the motorcycle-based ride-sharing and delivery service also known for its attention-grabbing social media presence, launched Angkas Food yesterday, March 23, as an initiative to help out their riders, as well as to cater to the needs of those ...
Reports say the company has yet to make money three years after its inception
There has been a whirlwind of controversies surrounding the popular motorcycle ride-hailing platform Angkas. Since its inception, its operations have been on and off due to complications with the government and the existing policies laid out by the Department of Transportation ( ...
Motorbike-hailing app Angkas has been granted regulatory permission to bring back its service under a probationary period of six months, starting June 8, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said May 10, Friday. The DOTr said the "pilot run" of Angkas will ...
Tired of the constant back and forth between Angkas and government traffic agencies? If yes, then you'll be glad to know a new bill filed in the Philippine Senate could put an end to it once and for all.Senate Bill ...
Congressmen have been filing bills for the regulation of motorcycles for hire for over a decade.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has resumed its crackdown of drivers of Angkas, the motorbike-hailing company, starting December 12, Wednesday.This comes after a rollercoaster year for Angkas. The LTFRB initially suspended the company's operations in November ...
The order comes in the midst of Christmas rush traffic
Bad news for commuters.The transport operations of motorbike-hailing company Angkas will once again be suspended following a Supreme Court (SC) decision allowing government regulators to apprehend drivers and riders of the service.On December 5, the SC issued a temporary ...
Are you wondering why riders flash the peace sign whenever they see a fellow rider on the opposite side of the road even though they're complete strangers?This familiar hand signal shows a special bond among motorcyclists. With this unique gesture, ...
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