Less than a month before the MMDA formally implements its ban on e-bikes on major roads, the DILG has instructed LGUs to plan routes where electric vehicles like e-bikes can operate. This will cover light electric vehicles like e-bikes and e-trikes and is part of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA Law). In a […]
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently released a memorandum reiterating that Local Government Units (LGUs) cannot confiscate a driver’s license. However, Republic Act No. 4136 says otherwise. Let’s discuss the pertinent provisions to shed some light on the problem. The recently issued memorandum from DILG reiterates Section 3.4 of DILG-DOTC Joint Memorandum Circular […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it will appeal the NCAP fines for public utility vehicles (PUVs), saying they are way much higher than what the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is imposing. According to LTO chief Assistant Secretary Teofilo Guadiz III, the fines imposed under NCAP should be the same, if not lower, as […]
In a joint statement, the mayors of the five cities expressed their common stand to continue with the implementation of the NCAP as they vowed to continuously improve infrastructure and road conditions for motorists. The joint statement was signed by Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian, Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, […]
With the rapid push for EVs, even public utility vehicles are being considered to be EVs as well. Francisco Motors, one of the oldest jeepney manufacturers in the Philippines, already had an idea in mind when they previewed their “Hari ng Kalsada” EV Jeep back in December. While we had a deep dive on the […]
In a surprise move from LTO, they have issued an advisory where they are temporarily suspending their ban on E-Bikes. While not explicitly stated on the advisory they issued today (October 15), the LTO did mention that they are temporarily suspending the “requirement for registration of LEVs (light electric vehicles) and licensing of LEV users […]
E-Bikes and E-Trikes will be regulated starting April 2024, as the MMDA has passed Regulation No. 24-022, which prohibits E-Bikes, E-Trikes, Tricycles, Pedicabs, Pushcarts, and Kuligligs from traversing national roads. MMDA listed 19 major roads in Metro Manila where e-bikes and e-trikes are banned. “Due to the proliferation of e-vehicles, the MMC deemed it imperative to regulate […]
E-bikes were a godsend during the pandemic, serving as a way to get around when public transportation options were severely limited. But what was then a boon to the riding public is quickly becoming a major liability, with 3-wheeled e-bikes clogging roads, going on national highways where they don’t belong, riding up expressways as well […]
All jeepneys in the Philippines are facing the inevitable right now, as the country’s Jeepney Modernization program aims to phase out all aging jeepneys. The franchise consolidation may be extended until the end of January, but operators need to upgrade their current fleet of jeepneys, which can be expensive, costing around more than Php 2 […]
In the push to streamline all telco and internet infrastructure works, Pres. Bongbong Marcos signed Executive Order 32 (EO 32), which aims to streamline the processing of necessary permits. With the issuance of the said EO, the Marcos administration hopes that this will reduce any construction delays to help improve mobile phone and internet services […]