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LTFRB holds job fair for Angkas, habal-habal drivers as Angkas hopes for continued ‘public conversation’ on motorbikes as PUV A JOB fair was organized yesterday, Dec. 13, by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) at its main office in Quezon City for drivers of motorcycles, which has been declared illegal for use as public utility vehicles (PUV). Meanwhile, Angkas, operator of a ride-hailing application for motorbikes, said in a Dec. 12 statement that it is hoping that the government will continue the “public conversation about the need for safe, affordable transport options like motorcycle taxis.” Angkas and LTFRB held a dialogue last Tuesday following an LTFRB crackdown on motorcycle drivers who are operating under Angkas or loosely as habal-habal, as they are commonly known in many parts of the country outside the capital. “Angkas is proud to uphold its advocacy of professionalizing motor taxi industry by improving safety measures, giving better income opportunities among Angkas bikers, as well as affordability and convenience to commuters,” the statement read. Under Republic Act 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, motorcycles are not allowed to be used as PUVs. Angkas has previously sought an amendment to the Department of Transportation order on transport network companies (TNCs) to include motorcycles in the definition of ride-sharing services.