ASIA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL - Taking the Streets
Tatler Philippines|June 2023
George Royeca is decongesting streets and empowering drivers through his motorcycle hailing platform, Angkas
Ryanne Stephanie Cheng Co
ASIA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL - Taking the Streets

A 2020 Gen.T honouree himself, George Royeca has become a notable name in the transportation sector. Known as the CEO and co-founder of motorcycle-hailing platform, Angkas, Royeca and his wife, Angeline Tham, have made it their mission to provide commuters with solutions to an almost impossible urban quagmire.

Traffic in the Philippine metro is notorious for its congestion. For major cities such as Cebu and Metro Manila, congestion often comes with personal and economic consequences. Fortunately, a solution has presented itself: Angkas, a revolutionary way Filipinos can get around. The app itself leans on the versatility of motorbikes, which have become a popular and reliable mode of transportation. Not only do they allow one to bypass traffic, but motorcycles have also become effective in navigating the narrow streets often found around Philippine localities.

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