The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday that the ban on e-bikes on major roads in the National Capital Region (NCR) will commence from April 15 onwards.
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Data from the MMDA Road Safety Unit revealed a significant increase in e-bike, e-trike, and e-scooter-related road accidents in Metro Manila, with 907 incidents recorded in 2023 compared to 309 in 2019.
Violators will face a fine of PHP2,500, and their vehicles will be impounded if they fail to present a valid driver's license upon apprehension, Artes stated.
The MMDA plans to release the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) before April 15 to allow for an information campaign, considering feedback and suggestions from stakeholders.
According to the MMDA, the national roads covered by the ban are the following:
C1: Recto Avenue
C2: Pres. Quirino Avenue
C3: Araneta Avenue
C4: EDSA
C5: Katipunan/CP Garcia
C6: Southeast Metro Manila Expressway
R1: Roxas Boulevard
R2: Taft Avenue
R3: SLEX
R4: Shaw Boulevard
R5: Ortigas Avenue
R6: Magsaysay Blvd./Aurora Blvd.
R7: Quezon Ave./Commonwealth Ave.
R8: A. Bonifacio Ave.
R9: Rizal Ave.
R10: Del Pan/Marcos Highway/McArthur Highway
Elliptical Road
Mindanao Avenue
Marcos Highway
Additionally, MMDA Regulation No. 24-022 will prohibit e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and "kuligligs" from using national roads, circumferential, and radial roads in the NCR. The ban will be enforced on roads under the MMDA's jurisdiction in the NCR.
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