Amid transport crisis, commuter group renews calls for legalization of motorcycle taxis

As commuters continue to face challenges in public transportation during this pandemic, proponents stressed the need to pass their bills seeking to amend Republic Act 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) to make motorcycle taxi services a viable solution.

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MANILA, Philippines — A transport advocacy group called on lawmakers to act on bills pushing to legalize motorcycle taxis, saying the move will help commuters cope with the current transportation crisis as more and more industries troop back to on-site work.

In a statement sent to reporters, commuter network The Passenger Forum pointed out that similar measures were pushed in the 18th Congress through the efforts of almost 20 authors in the House and Senate Public Services Committee but ultimately languished.

“Allowing motorcycle taxis will give us a much-needed supply of public transport options at a time when there is an apparent deficit...We hope the 19th Congress will act swiftly as commuters need all the help we can get with the current situation of our public transport," TPF convenor Primo Morillo said.

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