CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude told reporters on Monday that there is still no local ordinance allowing e-trikes to accept passengers and ply national highways and major streets within the city.
“Ang e-trike man gud walay lisensya, wala pud marehistro, ginapasaherohan dili siya closed cab, so halos violation tanan. Meaning to say, akong sulti, liability gyud ni siya,” Abude said.
He explained that unlike motorcycles-for-hire (MTH), which comply with licensing and registration requirements, e-trikes do not meet these standards. He added that e-trikes also have an advantage because of their one- or two-seater capacity, making them a viable option for passengers who are in a hurry.
Abude said that if e-trikes are to be allowed in the future, they must fall under the “unconventional” category and should meet specific requirements, including having a closed cab.
“Kung tugutan na siya, sa unconventional, dapat closed cab, naay driver’s license ug iparehistro nila,” he said.
Abude stressed that these measures are necessary to ensure passenger safety.
Meanwhile, Abude said impounding operations against e-trikes and sikad or payong-payong operating on major roads will continue. He said authorities primarily check for roadworthiness and registration compliance.
He emphasized that while e-trikes and sikad or payong-payong are not allowed to ply national highways and major roads, they may operate within residential areas or subdivisions. CIO
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