Angkas cuts commissions to 18 percent

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April 18, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Ride hailing app Angkas has reduced its commission to 18 percent to help ease the burden of partner-drivers in the motorcycle taxi transportation network vehicle service sector, as a matter of corporate social responsibility amid the conflict in the Middle East.

George Royeca, Angkas chief executive officer and president, said they lowered their standard commission rate from 20 percent to 18 percent, following consultations with Reps. Rod Gutierrez of party-list 1Rider and Brian Poe-Llamanzares of FPJ party-list, the House of Representatives transport committee chairman.

Royeca, a columnist of The Philippine STAR, called on the officials of the House legislative energy action and development joint committee to have a whole-of-nation approach to address the country’s “worsening transportation challenges.”

“The goal is clear: immediate relief for drivers and a long-term, coordinated strategy to stabilize the country’s transport ecosystem. We are taking the lead in making difficult adjustments because our riders are at the frontlines of this crisis,” Royeca said. 

He urged the government to explore targeted fuel subsidies for public utility vehicles, noting that app-based tracking systems could make such programs viable and transparent.

“This is not a problem any single sector can solve alone. We need a whole-of-nation approach to protect livelihoods while keeping transport accessible,” Royeca said, noting that “rising fuel prices and operating costs demand coordinated action across government, industry and commuters.” 

Angkas said its commission reduction aims to strike a balance between driver welfare and commuter affordability, ensuring service reliability despite persistent cost pressures.

Royeca said Angkas would maintain its tiered incentive system, allowing commissions to drop to zero percent for riders who rely on the platform as their primary source of income.

He described the move as concrete proof of Angkas’ willingness to share the burden amid ongoing economic pressures.

The motorcycle TNVS is also rolling out additional support measures, including fuel and food vouchers and discounts at partner gas stations.