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Angkas boosts emergency response team with better equipment, training
Angkas boosts emergency response team with better equipment, training
Angkas rider Melody Viray checks the helmet for passengers. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Motorcycle-hailing app Angkas has enhanced its emergency response team to help its riders and passengers better in times of emergency.
Angkas rider Melody Viray checks the helmet for passengers. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Motorcycle-hailing app Angkas has enhanced its emergency response team to help its riders and passengers better in times of emergency.In a statement, Angkas said its emergency response protocol now includes 24/7 coverage by responding emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
In a statement, Angkas said its emergency response protocol now includes 24/7 coverage by responding emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
The EMTs are expected to respond within 15 to 30 minutes.
The EMTs are expected to respond within 15 to 30 minutes.
Aside from this, the app said it also collaborated with hospitals and ambulance networks, including certified EMTs.
Aside from this, the app said it also collaborated with hospitals and ambulance networks, including certified EMTs.
“We've broadened our training, acquired new equipment, and refined our skills to better handle potential emergencies,” said Marlon Abilong, Angkas’ ERT lead.
“We've broadened our training, acquired new equipment, and refined our skills to better handle potential emergencies,” said Marlon Abilong, Angkas’ ERT lead.
“Initially, we established clinics in Cainta and Makati where bikers and their families can get checkups… Secondly, we are rolling out basic life support and first aid training for all our bikers,” Abilong added.
“Initially, we established clinics in Cainta and Makati where bikers and their families can get checkups… Secondly, we are rolling out basic life support and first aid training for all our bikers,” Abilong added.
Once the biker receives an emergency report via its hotline or support team, they would be able to find the location and check the situation. This is when the EMT is dispatched for response.
Once the biker receives an emergency report via its hotline or support team, they would be able to find the location and check the situation. This is when the EMT is dispatched for response.
“If necessary, we have a backup or call an ambulance to transport the individual to the nearest hospital," the statement read.
“If necessary, we have a backup or call an ambulance to transport the individual to the nearest hospital," the statement read.
The ride-hailing app’s ERT program is operational so far in Metro Manila, Cagayan de Oro, and Cebu City.
The ride-hailing app’s ERT program is operational so far in Metro Manila, Cagayan de Oro, and Cebu City.
Angkas said its emergency hotlines are available 24/7.
Angkas said its emergency hotlines are available 24/7.
Angkas' emergency hotlines are 0917 3264 527 for Globe and 0918 9264 527 for Smart.
Angkas' emergency hotlines are 0917 3264 527 for Globe and 0918 9264 527 for Smart.
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