The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday ordered a probe of a recent Angkas motorcade that obstructed traffic flow in Rizal.
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II instructed the Law Enforcement Service to conduct an investigation into the viral video of a group of bikers obstructing traffic that angered motorists and netizens.
Mendoza said he wants to clarify if the event, which appeared to be a motorcade, was given a permit by any local government unit since it involved the obstruction of traffic, affecting thousands of motorists and commuters.
“We already identified the group involved and we want them to explain why they should not be sanctioned for obstructing traffic flow,” he said.
Mendoza said it appeared the riders themselves were the ones who organized the motorcade without proper coordination with authorities. He noted that the public also vented their frustrations against the LTO.
In the viral video, several motorcycle riders—identified with Angkas because of their blue long sleeves—created a convoy, blocking other motorists from crossing an intersection in Cainta, Rizal.
Angkas already apologized for the incident, but Mendoza said an investigation will continue to identify the riders involved and ask them why they should not be sanctioned.
The LTO chief said the riders in question clearly violated traffic rules and regulations and showed lack of courtesy and discipline on a public road.
Cainta Mayor Atty. Elenita “Elen” Nieto already imposed sanctions on Angkas and ordered the company to conduct community service following a viral video showing several of its bikers obstructing traffic.