E-vehicles group welcomes e-trike ban, wants ‘clearer implementation’

MANILA, Philippines — The Electric Vehicles Association of the Philippines (EVAP) welcomed the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) ban on electric tricycles (e-trikes) on major roads in Metro Manila but called for “clearer implementation” of the rule. Citing “general considerations of road safety,” the ban took effect Friday, Jan. 2, covering Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA),