While the MMDA was supposed to implement its e-bike ban today (April 18), President Bongbong Marcos ordered the MMDA and LGU units to temporarily suspend the implementation of the ban for the meantime.
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In a press statement, Marcos suggested the MMDA to have one more month to re-examine its e-bike ban, which is under Regulation No. 24-022 series of 2024. “Kung paparahin man sila, ito ay upang maayos na maituro ang mga kalsadang maari nilang gamitin, pati na ang pagpapaalala ng mga bagong patakaran na ipinatutupad upang paigtingin ang kaligtasan at kaayusan sa mga lansangan,” Marcos explained.
Under MMDA’s regulation, e-bikes and e-trikes caught traversing national and circumferential roads in Metro Manila will be fined Php 2,500. Along with tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and kuligligs, the said regulation is meant to promote road safety. Marcos also thinks that the fine is too hefty and that he understands the sentiments of affected drivers and motorists.
“Dahil nakita ko naman na ‘yung pag enforce na napaka-strikto dun sa mga electric vehicles sa national road ay napapanood ko sila sa news, nakakaawa naman talaga at dapat bigyan naman natin sila ng pagkakataon para alam nila kung ano ba ‘yung bagong rules, papaano sila mag adjust,” Marcos explains.
