The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has clarified that only four newly accredited motorcycle taxi (MC taxi) companies are permitted to operate outside Metro Manila, specifically in Central Luzon (Region 3) and Calabarzon (Region 4A).
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has clarified that only four newly accredited motorcycle taxi companies are permitted to operate outside Metro Manila, specifically in Central Luzon and Calabarzon .
He said any other transport network companies operating in these areas without government accreditation are considered illegal. The clarification came amid reports of unauthorized motorcycle taxi operations, particularly in Lipa City, Batangas, where Angkas riders were allegedly seen plying routes despite not being among the newly accredited TNCs.
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