Transport groups seek regulation of MC taxis
MAJOR transport groups in the country are seeking the intervention of President Marcos on the surge of motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila and other urban areas, which they said, are now eating up at least 50 percent of their income every day.
ALTODAP President Boy Vargas said the adverse effects of what he described as an uncontrolled increase of motorcycle taxis are now one of the major concerns, not only within their organization, but also in other transport groups.
“Padami ng padami ang mga motorcycle taxi hindi lang sa Metro Manila dahil ito ay monitored din ng aming mga miyembro sa ibang mga malalaking syudad sa ating bansa at talagang matinding epekto ang idinudulot nito sa kita ng ating mga tsuper at operator,” said Vargas.
“Lumalabas kase na parang wala ng ipinapatupad na regulasyon dahil kahit sino na lang na may motor ay puwede na. Yung iba ngang nababalitaan namin ay kumukuha ng hulugang motor para lang maging motorcycle taxi,” he added.
Vargas also called on House Speaker Martin Romuladez to assist the transport group at least in regulating the motorcycle taxis.
According to the LTFRB, only three motorcycle ride-hailing companies were allowed to operate but the transport groups said that the surge of motorcycle taxis was a clear manifestation of failure to regulate them.
