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Lyza Aquino

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<p>MANILA -- Several e-trike drivers were apprehended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel on Sunday, January 4, after being caught traversing roads where electric tricycles and e-bikes are prohibited. </p><p>The ban on e-bikes and e-trikes along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila took effect on January 2.</p><p>Roads currently covered by the restriction include Roxas Boulevard, EDSA, C5 Road, and Quirino Avenue. </p><p>According to the LTO, the agency is also studying plans to expand the list of areas covered by the e-trike and e-bike ban.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/2/e-trikes-now-banned-on-major-metro-manila-roads-1518"><strong>LTO cracks down on e-trikes using major Metro Manila roads</strong></a> </div><p>At the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard around noon, LTO enforcers flagged down an e-trike carrying the Andalay family, who were on their way to Baclaran, Pasay.</p><p>Authorities also discovered that the e-trike driven by Junie Andalay had an expired registration. </p><p>“Ngayon ko lang din po nalaman na bawal na kami sa way na ito kasi kakabyahe ko lang po ulit saktong sakto lang din pagkahatid ko po papunta sana ng Baclaran. Kasama ko po ang mag-ina ko,&quot; said Andalay. </p><p>In the first two days of the ban’s implementation, nearly 200 e-bike and e-trike drivers were either flagged down or issued tickets. However, LTO officials noted a decrease in apprehensions this week.</p><p>“Bahagyang bumaba po yung mga area na nahuhuli namin compared yesterday, actually medyo malaki laki nga ang ibinaba,” said LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/3/group-seeks-nationwide-e-trike-ban-clearer-rules-in-implementation-1519"><strong>Group seeks nationwide e-trike ban, clearer rules in implementation</strong></a> </div><p>“Kasi for example itong sa C5 ang na-flag down po nila ay lima, isa po yung natiketan. Sa Roxas Boulevard apat yung natiketan, sa EDSA 7, pero walang natiketan maaring nag-ano na ho ito, pumasok na ito sa inner road, sumunod naman. Sa Quirino avenue ho, na kahapon marami atsaka noong friday 30, ngayon 1 lang po.”</p><p>From morning until 1 p.m. on the third day of the ban, the LTO recorded 33 drivers flagged down, while six were formally apprehended.</p><p>• C5 Road: 5 flagged down, 1 apprehended   </p><p>• Roxas Boulevard: 20 flagged down, 4 apprehended   </p><p>• EDSA: 7 flagged down, 0 apprehended   </p><p>• Quirino Avenue: 1 flagged down, 1 apprehended   </p><p>• Total: 33 flagged down, 6 apprehended</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/27/e-bikes-e-trikes-banned-on-main-roads-from-december-1-1806"><strong>E-bikes, e-trikes banned on main roads from December 1 </strong></a> </div><p>Drivers found violating the ban face a fine of ₱1,000. An additional ₱1,500 penalty may be imposed on drivers and back riders caught without helmets. Lacanilao said the LTO is considering expanding the coverage of the ban to other major roads.</p><p>“Sa ngayon ito lang po muna, pero pinag aaralan po namin na mas mapalawak po doon sa may mga concerned areas for example yung Commonwealth and Marcos highway pero hindi pa naman po final. Pero nitong mga araw na ito na darating ay ia-announce po namin.” </p><p>Opinions among e-trike and e-bike owners remain divided. Grace Pimentel, an e-trike driver, expressed disappointment over the plan, saying she relies on her vehicle for livelihood.</p><p>&quot;Sana huwag naman po, kasi po ginagamit namin panghanap buhay yan eh, bumibili kami ng mga tubig, softdrinks, kapag namamalengke kami minsan hinahatid ang estudyante, sana mabigyan kami ng pansin ng gobyerno, hindi naman kami pasaway kung tutuusin. Sumusunod naman kami,&quot; she said.</p><p>Meanwhile, other drivers said they support the ban and are willing to take alternative routes. </p><p>“Para sa akin okay lang naman po para safety din naming mga ebike kasi medyo mabilis ang mga sasakyan, motor jeep lalo na ang taxi,” said Bryan Sebua, an e-trike driver.</p><p>“Personal use lang namin ito, pampalengke, panghatid sa eskwelahan… meron naman po may alternate route kami dadaan kami papuntang galas. Araneta at E Rod, hahanap kami ng ibang ruta,&quot; he added.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/2/-no-license-no-insurance-tulfo-lists-reasons-why-e-trikes-can-t-use-main-roads-1032"><strong>&#x27;No license, no insurance&#x27;: Tulfo lists reasons why e-trikes can&#x27;t use main roads </strong></a></div><p>Oliver Torlarez, an e-bike user, shared a similar view: “Okay lang sana magkaroon ng ebike wag lang abusado, pang service service lang yung sa akin, panghatid sa school.”</p><p>The LTO stressed that the ban is being enforced to ensure road safety and not to burden motorists.</p><p>“Mga kababayan po natin, parati ko pong sinasabi, sumunod na lang po tayo magtulungan tayo ito pong mga kalye na aming ina-announce noong January 2, ay bawal po kayo dyan, huwag po nating hayaan na mas lalo kaming maghigpit at ma-impound namin ang iyong e-bike, e-trike e mas malaking perwisyo sa inyo,&quot; said Lacanilao.</p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rQ90g3h33Ho?&amp;pp=0gcJCU0KAYcqIYzv&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Several e-trike drivers were apprehended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel on Sunday, January 4, after being caught traversing roads where electric tricycles and e-bikes are prohibited.</p>

Several e-trike drivers were apprehended by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel on Sunday, January 4, after being caught traversing roads where electric tricycles and e-bikes are prohibited.

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Several e-trike drivers apprehended for violating road ban in Metro Manila

Lyza Aquino,

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Published Jan 04, 2026 06:57 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 05, 2026 12:52 AM PHT

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