In a high-level consultation held at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Central Office today, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza issued a firm call for an intensified crackdown on colorum motorcycle taxi operations, amid mounting concerns over public safety, regulatory compliance, and commuter protection.
Asec. Mendoza stressed that unregistered and unregulated motorcycle taxi riders present a significant danger to the public. He underscored the urgent need for vigilant enforcement alongside legislative efforts to eliminate these illegal operations, which undermine both safety standards and the legitimacy of the growing MC taxi industry.
“We cannot allow the safety of commuters to be compromised by riders who operate without training, accountability, or proper vetting,” said Mendoza. “The LTO is committed to strengthening enforcement against colorum MC taxis while ensuring that accredited operators uphold the highest safety standards.”
During the meeting with key players in the motorcycle taxi sector—Angkas, Joyride, and Move It—the LTO laid out its next steps to institutionalize regulation and improve monitoring. The agency aims to ensure that all riders undergo proper onboarding and training.
Angkas CEO George Royeca expressed full support for the LTO’s initiative, noting that illegal operators not only pose safety risks but also jeopardize years of progress toward professionalizing the industry.
“We thank Asec. Mendoza and the LTO for their decisive leadership. Angkas has long championed safety-based regulation and we fully support efforts to eliminate colorum operations,” Royeca said. “This is about saving lives and protecting the integrity of our industry.”
Royeca emphasized that Angkas operates the most comprehensive biker training program in the sector, having trained over 500,000 riders with a 99.997% safety record. However, he warned that these achievements are threatened by the continued presence of unregulated riders.
“This is not just a matter of competition—it’s a matter of public trust. If we don’t enforce the rules, the public pays the price. We are 100% behind the LTO in ensuring that only qualified and properly trained riders are on the road,” he added.
The meeting underscored a renewed commitment between regulators and legitimate MC taxi operators to build a safe, lawful, and inclusive motorcycle taxi ecosystem—one rooted in high safety standards and real accountability.