Angkas empowers riders as entrepreneurs

MANILA, Philippines — As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the well-being of its biker community and empower its biker-partners, homegrown motorcycle taxi company Angkas launched the Angkasosyo Hub in July 2023. Since then, these additional source of livelihood has transformed its riders into successful entrepreneurs.

The concept was inspired by one of its chapter presidents, Allen Llevan, who has owned a sari-sari store and carinderia along F.B. Harrison Street in Pasay City for 11 years.

Llevan, an Angkas rider since 2017, envisioned a program that would benefit the entire Angkas ecosystem.

Angkas CEO George Royeca, a staunch advocate for entrepreneurship, commended bikers who engage in diverse income-generating activities beyond their roles with Angkas. Royeca reiterated the company’s dedication to supporting bikers in expanding their income opportunities, aiming to inspire others to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.

“How do we move from a single-income household to a dual-income household? If the husband earns from Angkas, perhaps the wife can engage in live selling. We aim to empower households by instilling a mindset that everyone can be an entrepreneur. That’s our goal for all our bikers. It’s a holistic community approach. It’s all about mindset,” shared Royeca.

So, how does it work? Angkas bikers with their own businesses can convert them into Angkasosyo hubs.

This designation allows their businesses or establishments to serve as ‘tambayans’ or resting places for Angkas bikers operating in the area.

In return, bikers receive complimentary snacks and coffee, along with a P10 discount on their total bill during each visit. This P10 discount is accumulated by Angkas every month and remitted to the business owner.

For Llevan, being an Angkasosyo Hub has significantly boosted his business. He noted that his income has doubled, citing the effective promotion of his store on social media by Angkas. Previously earning around P700 per day, Llevan now generates approximately P1,500 per day since becoming an Angkasosyo Hub.