That means there’s still a month to go before the ban is in full effect
E-trikes caught on highways starting December 1 will be automatically impounded
The Land Transportation Office, through a recent Senate hearing, made it clear that it will be imposing a ban on all e-trikes on national highways starting December 1. Today, it reiterated that in an official statement to confirm that the decision
Specific details have yet to be released, though
There have been a lot of talks over the past year about banning e-trikes and e-quads from using highways, but after several back-and-forths, the President eventually vetoed what should have been the final decision. Now, it seems things
Yup, that just happened
E-trikes and e-bikes have been subjects of public scrutiny for quite some time now. While it's arguable whether or not the general public's opinions are justified, there are times when you just won't be able to help
Some of the newest models and tech in the industry were on display
The Top Gear Philippines team has gone to all sorts of automotive events and motor shows the world over, but perhaps one of our most recent expos was a first for our team: Asiabike Jakarta 2025.ABJ is organized by Messe Frankfurt,
Hyundai reimagines the trike
Trike. Rickshaw. Tuk tuk. Whatever you want to call them, these tiny three-wheelers are there to whisk commuters in and around for a modest fare. The formula has been simple over the years, although there have been some electric alternatives sprouting
These provisions are inconsistent with EVIDA, according to the DOTr
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is temporarily suspending the requirement to register e-trikes and e-bikes operated on public roads and highways, as well as the requirement for users to have a driver's license and wear a helmet when operating
More than meets the eye
There's no denying that e-bikes and e-trikes have gotten a bad rap lately. But the Afreda S6 isn't your ordinary e-trike: Meet the world's first folding electric reverse three-wheeler e-bike.Like an Autobot, this
by Kara Santos
It will also reverse the penalties issued on April 17
After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a temporary suspension of the fines and penalties under the ban on e-bikes, e-trikes, pedicabs, tricycles, and the like on national and major roads, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has outlined its plan
For one month
The ban on electric tricycles, light electric vehicles, tricycles, pedicabs, kuliglig, and pushcarts on national and major roads in Metro Manila began on Monday, April 15. In the first two days, apprehending enforcers only gave warnings to violators, with the issuance of
Here’s a detailed guide
In case you missed the news, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be implementing the prohibition of e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and kuligligs from traversing national roads, circumferential roads, and radial roads in Metro Manila starting April 15,
by Kara Santos
Plus 11-month EDSA-Kamuning Flyover closure, EDSA Busway violators
Light electric vehicles may still use the bike lanes on national roads
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) begins implementing the ban on e-trikes, e-bikes, and the like on national roads on April 15, 2024, as prescribed by MMDA Regulation No. 24-002, entitled, 'Prohibiting certain types of transportation and other forms
Here’s what you may have missed in the past week
Oh man
It looks like there's no turning back now: The government is keen on banning e-bikes and e-trikes from major roads in the metro, and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has just confirmed that implementation of the new policy
P2,500 penalty + impoundment of vehicle if driver has no license
Starting April 2024, all e-bike and e-trike users in Metro Manila will be banned from using major thoroughfares and will be required to have a driver's license and register their electric-powered motor vehicles.According to the Metropolitan Manila
by Kara Santos
These roads will also be off-limits to tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts
We already know that several government agencies are pushing to roll out a set of unified regulations that will govern the use of small electric-powered vehicles like e-bikes and e-trikes. The Metro Manila Council (MMC), through the Metropolitan Manila
“How can we issue a traffic violation ticket if the users do not possess a license?”
Several government agencies are joining forces to come up with a unified regulation that will govern the use of electric vehicles-especially e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-tricycles-on local roads.Currently, the requirements and restrictions for the operation of electric-
The enforcers have since been brought to the hospital; MMDA to file charges
We can imagine Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) enforcers assigned to the agency's road-clearing operations team deal with all sorts of stuff. From unauthorized 'parking attendants' pocketing fees to washing machines and hoops obstructing roads and sidewalks, they've basically
“Magiging mas maayos, ligtas at episyente na ang sistema ng public transport”
On Monday, November 8, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) turned over 25 e-trikes to the provincial government of Iloilo City. At the same time, the agency also turned over a set of cashless buses-the first of their kind outside of
by Jason Tulio
