The e-trike ban officially takes effect on January 2, 2026, on several of Metro Manila’s busiest highways. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) had originally planned to enforce the ban on December 1, 2025, but postponed it after public concerns.
Starting now, e-trikes are no longer allowed on EDSA, C5 Road, Roxas Boulevard, and Quirino Avenue to Magallanes–South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
LTO says the move is meant to improve road safety. These roads are designed for faster, heavier vehicles, and mixing them with slower e-trikes has led to more accidents.
Motorists caught operating e-trikes on restricted roads will face penalties under Republic Act No. 4136, the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01. Violations may result in fines and possible impounding of the vehicle.
The agency clarified this isn’t a total ban on e-trikes. They can still be used on smaller roads and local routes. The restriction is focused on high-volume highways where traffic flow and safety are at greater risk.
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Traffic enforcers are now deployed along affected roads to ensure compliance. LTO is asking riders to cooperate and stick to safer routes. Stay tuned for updates.
