Angkas says to release design of approved backpack-like shield for motorcycles

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/07/14/angkas1.jpg"/><figcaption>The plastic barrier act as a shield to protect motorcycle driver and passenger from the coronavirus. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Angkas said Tuesday it would release to the public the backpack-inspired motorcycle shield design approved by the country&#x27;s coronavirus task force, as part of its contribution to curb the spread of the disease.</p><p>The government on Monday approved the plastic barrier design attached to the driver like a backpack and with handles on the lower part to reduce human contact, Angkas chief transport advocate George Royeca told ANC. </p><p>With widely available materials, the shield would cost around P200 to P250 to make, he said. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/business/07/14/angkas2.jpg"/><figcaption>Angkas&#x27; plastic barrier shield is attached to the motorcycle driver like a backpack. <em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>&quot;This is our contribution to the existing pandemic and to curb the further transmission,&quot; Royeca said.</p><p>&quot;The barrier is an added protection between both passengers. The idea here is really not just for couples, but eventually later on, if the quarantine measures are lifted then we&#x27;ll be able to use this shield for everybody,&quot; he added.</p><p>Other advocates earlier proposed a barrier shield attached to the motorbike, which Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla described as &quot;<a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/13/20/dangerous-does-not-make-sense-remulla-blasts-motorcycle-shield-design">dangerous</a>, inconvenient, and does not make sense.&quot;</p><p>Motorcyce ride-hailing operations were suspended in March when the entire Luzon was placed under lockdown. The pilot run for motortaxis has expired. </p><p>The Department of Health is studying a proposal on a &quot;special suit&quot; for motorcycle taxi drivers that would help to provide social distancing with the passenger, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque earlier said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/18/20/possible-resumption-of-motorcycle-taxi-operations-under-study-palace">Possible resumption of motorcycle taxi operations under study: Palace</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/14/20/govt-urged-to-allow-motorcycle-taxi-operations-with-safeguards">Gov&#x27;t urged to allow motorcycle taxi operations with safeguards</a></li></ul><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2fCdEQbEorg?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Angkas said Tuesday it would release to the public the backpack-inspired motorcycle shield design approved by the country's coronavirus task force, as its contribution to curb the spread of the disease.</p>

Angkas said Tuesday it would release to the public the backpack-inspired motorcycle shield design approved by the country's coronavirus task force, as its contribution to curb the spread of the disease.

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Angkas says to release design of approved backpack-like shield for motorcycles

Angkas says to release design of approved backpack-like shield for motorcycles

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Published Jul 14, 2020 10:46 AM PHT

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