E-trikes no longer allowed in major highways in the metroMANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) began implementing a ban on electric tricycles on major highways on Friday, January 2, citing safety concerns. In a statement issued on New Year’s Day, the LTO declared the ban on e-trikes on major thoroughfares, including EDSA, C-5 Road, Roxas Boulevard, and Quirino Avenue to the Magallanes–South Luzon Expressway. Markus Lacanilao, LTO chief, said the restriction is intended to reduce road safety risks. Slow, light vehicles joining these types of roads cause a clear danger to everyone who uses the road,” Lacanilao said in Filipino. Under the new rule, e-trikes caught violating the ban may be fined and their vehicles may be impounded.

Source: Philippine Star January 02, 2026 11:13 UTC