I can't come up with a good title for this blog post and I know that this is not a timely topic. I'm trying to focus my attention on how will I convey my message to you guys, that might inspire your life.

It started when I've stayed in Manila, for the past few months because of my work and projects. I was in a hurry for a meeting, then GRAB and Uber was splurged, due to the fact that most of us don't want to be late or stuck in the traffic of EDSA.

ANGKAS was there to save my day. Commuting was a hassle for me, though it saves you money for other things to buy for, your strength, patience and time were consumed just because of the traffic.

Sometimes, you have to sacrifice your free time [the sleeping time I should say]. You have to go to work probably an hour or even more than that.

Grab, Uber and Angkas made it easy. Though it might compromise other lines of business for public transportations.

Although they serve a great purpose, not just for those people who do not want to be late, but for those who are unemployed and want to have extra income.

One of the ANGKAS drivers I booked was a security guard of a bank. He told me that right after his duty, he didn't think about eating first, rather he is doing angkas to save more money for his family. He also told me that, his salary as a security guard was not enough to ensure the future of his kids, but because of ANGKAS, he was able to start saving money even with just a small amount.

Then there was this ANGKAS driver who told me that he got rejected from job applications [BPO companies] and so when ANGKAS came, he grabs the opportunity right away, but with hesitation, because it will be a stranger and not his wife that will ride to his scooter all the way to a specific place. He is very happy that he was now able to provide for his family.

I know that I sound biased in this blog post and I should always be fair. But somehow the perception of motorcycles to be the most dangerous vehicle is one the things that I want to change.
Yes, the percentage of safety in transportation goes to four wheels, but I do also believe that it depends on the driver.

I never had any safety issues with them. They teach me how to "angkas" properly since I don't know how to ride a motorcycle. They even offer me a face mask, so that I won't get to have so much dirt on my face or inhale that much smoke coming from the vehicles ['yung sa tambutso].

There are laws that we have to consider, and I totally understand that, but I know it will be worth it.

I believe having additional training for roads and safety, adding insurance for the people who will ride these motorcycles, [because you might not even know, even acts of God happens with no reason] making sure that every motorcycle was checked before they drive, even the helmets. These are the factors that might be considered [including the corrupt officials that do not want this kind of business to operate 👀] to be the process so that these motorcycle businesses can operate without any problem.