MANILA — Beginning April 15, a ban will be enforced on e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and similar vehicles along national, circumferential, and radial roads in Metro Manila.

These restrictions encompass major thoroughfares such as Recto Avenue, EDSA, Roxas Boulevard, and others listed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Acting Chairman Romando Artes emphasized that violators will face penalties, with fines set at P2,500.

(By el Amigo/MNM)

By Junex Doronio

MANILA — Citing Republic Act 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code which requires all vehicles that use public roads maintained and funded by the government whether local or national to be registered, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Vigor Mendoza on Thursday (29 Feb 2024) proposed that light electric vehicles such as electric bikes and electric tricycles should be registered and their drivers also must have licenses.

Mendoza presented his proposal to stakeholders, including 1-Rider Partylist Rep. Bonifacio Bosita, at a public consultation at the LTO office.

Mendoza also expressed favor when asked during the consultation by Bosita if the fee for light electric vehicles could be charged half the fee of regular motorcycle registration.

Aside from registration, the LTO chief said drivers who will use light electric vehicles will be required to have a license.

The Electric Vehicles Association of the Philippines (EVAP) gave a nod to Mendoza’s proposal and did not pose any objection.

On Wednesday (28 February 2024), the Metro Manila Council (MMC) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) approved a resolution banning light electric vehicles on national roads and imposing a fine of P2,500.

On the other hand, those drivers apprehended without a driver’s license, their vehicles will be impounded.

(el Amigo/MNM)

By Liezelle Soriano

MANILA — The Metro Manila Council has signed a resolution, prohibiting e-bikes on national roads of the National Capital Region (NCR).

“Ngayon pong umagang ito ay nagpasa ang MMC ng resolusyon regarding regulation ng e-trikes at other electric vehicles na pinagbabawal na po natin sa major roads na nasa jurisdiction ng MMDA,” MMDA chief Romando Artes said on Wednesday (28 Feb 2024).

E-bikes will be prohibited on the following roads:

Recto Avenue
Pres. Quirino Avenue
Araneta Avenue
Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA)
Katipunan Avenue /C.P. Garcia Avenue
Southeast Metro Manila Expressway
Roxas Boulevard
Taft Avenue
South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)
Shaw Boulevard
Ortigas Avenue
Magsaysay Boulevard/Aurora Boulevard
Quezon Avenue/Commonwealth Avenue
A. Bonifacio Avenue
Rizal Avenue
Del Pan/Marcos Highway/McArthur Highway
Elliptical Road
Mindanao Avenue

Artes said that those who will violate will be fined P2,500.

The resolution will take effect 15 days after its publication.

(el Amigo/MNM)