The Land Transportation Office (LTO) reported that 114 electric bikes and electric tricycles were inspected along major Metro Manila thoroughfares over the weekend, while eight others were apprehended for violating the ban on such vehicles on key highways.
The ban took effect on 2 January and covers high-speed arteries, including EDSA, C-5 Road, Roxas Boulevard, and the stretch from Quirino Avenue to the South Luzon Expressway.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao said the agency began enforcing the e-trike ban after months of public advisories warning that the vehicles should not be used on major thoroughfares.
“The prohibition of e-trikes on selected major roads is a necessary step to address traffic flow inefficiencies and enhance overall road safety for all commuters and motorists,” Lacanilao said.
“These highways are designated for higher-speed vehicular movement, and alternative transport units like e-trikes require dedicated lanes or appropriate routes to operate safely.”
He added that LTO law enforcement teams inspected 114 e-bikes and e-trikes along Quirino Avenue in Manila, Roxas Boulevard, C-5 Road, and EDSA—roads included in the ban—while eight units were apprehended for violating the new measure.
“We recognize that e-trikes play a role in our public transport ecosystem, which is why the ban is limited to specific high-volume roads,” Lacanilao said.
“Our priority is to balance mobility needs with safety and order. We are working to identify and develop suitable routes where e-trikes can operate without disrupting traffic or endangering road users.”
He urged operators to familiarize themselves with the prohibition on e-trikes along major highways and comply with existing regulations.
Lacanilao said enforcement efforts will continue in the coming weeks, with additional teams deployed to ensure full compliance with the ban.