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LTO and MC taxi operators meeting this week
The LTO and MC taxi operators will be meeting this week to discuss the new requirements for partner riders and passengers before resuming operations.
Backrider Shield
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2,000 MC barriers donated to MMDA
A generous donor provided close to 2,000 MC backrider shields to the MMDA. The agency is giving them away to riders who do not have a helmet visor or to those who do not live in the same household.
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JTF and House panel recommend motorcycle taxi return
JTF COVID Shield and the House Transportation Committee agree that motorcycle taxis can help transportation in new normal.
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Motorcycle barrier still required in Davao City
Despite the JTF COVID Shield's easing of requirements for backriders, Davao City says the barrier is still required.
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Helmets must cover whole face – JTF COVID Shield
Any type of motorcycle helmet is allowed under new JTF guidelines, as long as it covers the face.
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Vico Sotto: Backride shield dangerous but we have no other choice
The controversial backrider shield is dangerous, but even Mayor Vico Sotto admits we have no other choice for now.
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Angkas is giving free rides to health workers
Ride-hailing service, Angkas, is now authorized to transport health workers for free.
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Angkas donates 1,000 motorcycle barriers to JTF COVID Shield, Año personally tests one
JTF COVID Shield receives 1,000 motorcycle barriers. Angkas to transport frontliners for free.
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Will the government require face shields for motorcycle riders?
Will they require riders to also wear face shields?
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JTF COVID chief says essential workers can backride in MECQ areas
Essential workers are allowed to backride in MECQ areas owing to the shut down of public transportation.
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1,300 caught on first day of backrider shield implementation
JTF COVID Shield reports over 1,500 violators of backrider shield requirement.
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BMW even tests rider's aerodynamics in a wind tunnel
This is how the manufacturers do it.
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Engineer simulates airflow around backrider shield, shows it offers no protection
Using a computer model of airflow, an engineer exposes all the problems of the backrider shield.
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Philippine engineers: backrider shield unsafe, won't prevent spread of air droplets
Underwent thorough study? Philippine mechanical engineers say it does the opposite of what it is intended.
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Rider hilariously illustrates problems backrider shield causes
A rider illustrates all the ways the backrider shield can cause problems.
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DILG to police: set a good example, install barriers
DILG reminds the police to set a good example for citizens to follow and be the first to install backrider shields.
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JTF COVID Shield chief insists backrider shield safe, rider's faulty installation to blame
JTF COVID Shield says it's not the shield's fault. Sub-standard materials and faulty installation cause the accidents.
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San Miguel, Iloilo PNP clarifies fines printed on tarpaulin
The San Miguel municipal police station explains the shocking fine on their sign, warns riders to follow what's currently prescribed by the government concerning backriding.
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Top PH motorcycle manufacturers slam backrider shield, call it unsafe
Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha slam the required backrider shield, say it increases risk of accidents.
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Backrider shield-related accidents reported over weekend
Riders are sharing their close calls and accidents with the required backrider shield on social media.
