Angkas’ Road to Legitimacy: How a Filipino Startup Overcame Shutdowns to Revolutionize Mobility

Angkas transformed informal motorcycle rides into a thriving mobility platform despite annual regulatory shutdowns from 2017 to 2019. CEO and co‑founder George Royeca explains how legal battles, Supreme Court injunctions, and the COVID‑19 crisis forged a resilient business model that now supports over 29 million riders in the Philippines.

Discover how vocational training, a 99.997% safety rating, and AI‑powered matchmaking turned Angkas into a profitable startup, and why the company is lobbying to remove motorcycle excise taxes to expand opportunities nationwide. Watch to learn how Filipino innovation reshaped Southeast Asia’s motorcycle taxi industry and what lies ahead for Angkas.