NCR public market, street vendors back Angkas ride safety initiatives

MOTORCYCLE ride-hailing company Angkas said its safety record has reached new heights as public market and street vendors all over Manila are now seen wearing Angkas shirts bearing the company’s catchy slogans.

The company said the shirts read, “99.997% Safe” and “Angkas Safety Record is Known to be Better Than Condoms,” highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to safety.

Angkas has been a popular choice for commuters in Manila since its launch in 2016, and it has been consistently recognized for its safety standards.

The company has implemented various safety protocols to ensure the safety of both the riders and the passengers. These include regular bike maintenance, mandatory safety gear, and stringent background checks for all its riders.

The vendors in areas like Baclaran along Roxas Boulevard, Buendia Jac Liner along EDSA Taft, Boni EDSA,

Guadalupe along EDSA, Guadalupe public market, Pasay Rotonda, GMA Kamuning Station, and Kamuning Public Market have shown their support for Angkas by wearing the company’s shirts with pride. Even the sari-sari stores in these areas bear the branding of Angkas all over Manila, showing widespread support for the company’s safety initiatives.

Angkas CEO George Royeca expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support of the vendors and the people of Manila. “We are thrilled to see our safety record being acknowledged and appreciated by the public. Safety has always been our top priority, and we are committed to providing safe and reliable transportation services to all our passengers. We thank the vendors for their support and encourage everyone to prioritize safety above everything else.” my,” Leachon said. He also said should always watch out for COVID-19 symptoms so that those with comorbidities can be protected.

Leachon said aside from flu-like symptoms, the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 or “Arcturus” causes “pink eye” or sore eyes, which was identified as one of the new symptoms associated with the COVID-19 virus subvariant. He said Arcturus has been declared a “variant of interest” and not a “variant of concern.” Leachon also believes there is still no reason for the government to elevate the country’s status to COVID-19 Alert Level 2.

Still, he said that the use of face masks remains a tool to protect the public from the virus.

He said he also supports the request of the private sector for boosters shots to be commercialized to avoid wastage.

Leachon added that He also said the League of Governors can ask the Department of Health (DOH) for the vaccines to be deployed to tourism areas.

The number of cases of COVID-19 remained the highest in Metro Manila, but hospitalization remains low. Independent research firm OCTA Research said the percentage of people confirmed to have COVID-19 increased to 14.3% on Thursday from 9 percent a week ago.

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