Electronic bikes and trikes are no longer allowed to ply on national roads in Metro Manila starting April 15, 2024, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Monday.
In a press briefing, MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the national roads covered by the ban are as follows:
- R1: Roxas Boulevard
- R2: Taft Avenue
- R3: SLEX
- R4: Shaw Boulevard
- R5: Ortigas Avenue
- Ro: Magsaysay Blvd/Aurora Blvd.
- R7: Quezon Ave./ Commonwealth Ave.
- R8: A. Bonifacio Avenue
- R9: Rizal Avenue
- R10: Del Pan/Marcos Highway/McArthur Highway
- C1: Recto Avenue
- C2: Pres. Quirino Avenue
- C3: Araneta Avenue
- C4: Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue
- C5: Katipunan/C.P. Garcia
- C6: Southeast Metro Manila Expressway
- Elliptical Road
- Mindanao Avenue
- Marcos Highway
Artes previously said that violators will be fined PHP 2,500, while their units will also be impounded if e-bike users are not able to present a driver’s license upon apprehension.
Prior to this, MMDA together with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) bared their plans to require electric motor vehicles to be registered.
This came after the use of e-trikes and e-bikes on major thoroughfares has been prohibited since they slow down traffic and threaten public safety.
