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Philippine Watchdog Wants Motorcycles Classified Taxis As Public Transport 

By  |  February 2, 2020

The Philippine antitrust watchdog has expressed support for the classification of motorcycle taxis as a mode of public transport as it continues to call for market-driven competition.

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    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said in a statement on Friday, January 31, that it supports Senate bills amending the Land Transportation Code to legitimize the service as public transport.

    “The Senate bills are timely, widen the choices for commuters, and open opportunities for businesses and innovators,” it stated.

    In turn, the PCC stated it would ensure competition and consumer welfare are protected.

    “Whether in the experimental phase or once the law on MCs will be passed, competition must be recognized as an essential element in stakeholders’ operations that bear impact on the riding public.”

    The technical working group studying motorcycle taxis recently reversed its decision to terminate the pilot run of the ride-hailing services.

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