Angkas Drivers to Get 100% of Fares on National Heroes Day

Ride-hailing app Angkas said Friday it would forgo its commissions from bookings on National Heroes Day so that its riders get to take home full fares in a tribute to the sacrifices of one of the pandemic frontliners.

Angkas said 100% of fares would go to the pockets of its drivers during the Aug. 29 holiday, describing them as "mga bayani" (heroes).

"Bilang pasasalamat sa araw-araw na sakripisyo ng ating mga bayani, sa kanila muna lahat ng matatanggap nilang pamasahe sa August 29," Angkas said.

"Maraming salamat. Deserve niyo to," it added.

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Over the years, Angkas has grown to become a top transportation choice for Metro Manila commuters in a rush to get to their destination. 

At the height of COVID-19 lockdowns, Angkas shifted to delivering goods, including medicine, to Filipinos cooped up in their homes.

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