Electronic trike passes along Road 10 in Navotas City on Nov 28, 2025. - Photo: Inquirer file
MANILA: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will strictly prohibit electric tricycles, or e-trikes, from using major roads in Metro Manila beginning Friday (Jan 2).
The major roads include Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, C-5 Road, Roxas Boulevard, and the stretch from Quirino Avenue to the Magallanes–South Luzon Expressway, in compliance with rules set by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
“This enforcement is based on general considerations of road safety. These major roads are designed for faster and larger vehicles and are not suitable for e-trikes due to traffic speed, volume of vehicles, and the width of the roads. Mixing slow-moving and lightweight vehicles on this type of road poses a clear danger to all road users,” the LTO chief, LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, said in Filipino, as quoted in a press release on New Year’s Day.
“Let us understand that this measure is being implemented for the safety of all road users. We recognize that many people rely on e-trikes as a means of transportation, which is why the LTO is ready to work with local government units and industry sectors to develop safe and appropriate routes for e-trikes in the coming days. We also encourage the public to follow the rules and cooperate in maintaining the safe flow of traffic,” he added.
The LTO said it would deploy law enforcers in critical areas to inform motorists of the rules and ensure proper implementation.
However, those caught operating e-trikes in prohibited areas will face sanctions, including the imposition of fines and the possible impoundment of their vehicles, the LTO warned. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
