2 Back-Ride Barrier Designs Get Approval
The Philippine Star|July 14, 2020
The National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 has officially approved at least two passenger barrier designs that will allow couples to ride motorcycles in tandem.
Michael Punongbayan
2 Back-Ride Barrier Designs Get Approval

“Effective immediately, the above barriers between motorcycle driver and passenger are hereby approved,” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, also chairman of the NTF, told reporters yesterday.

The two approved designs are by motorcycle back-ride taxi service provider Angkas and Bohol Gov. Arthur Yap.

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the designs of Angkas and Yap were approved last week and were determined to be the most compliant proposals with the minimum health standards set by the government.

“We encourage the motorcycle-riding public to utilize these two prototypes that the NTF approved and we are expecting everyone to comply with these standards,” Año said yesterday.

Angkas’ design is a backpack-like barrier worn by the motorcycle driver.

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