Authors :
Walter P. Salva; Renato L. Virola
Volume/Issue :
Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 12 - December
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Abstract :
Just like in many of Southeast Asian
countries, Tricycles in the Philippines are undeniably
one of the most popular modes of public transportation.
Apart from its accessibility, the uniqueness of its design
allows them to transport passengers at almost any point.
Hence, tricycles are being patronized not only in most
parts of the countryside but also in some parts of Metro
Manila.This study underlines the importance of
addressing the social impacts of the directive on
tricycleban plying on National Highways. In the case of
Cabanatuan City, tagged as the “TRICYCLE CAPITAL
OF THE PHILIPPINES”, the banning of tricycles on
highways shall greatly affect the bustling economy of the
city.Tricycle operation is one of the major provider of
livelihood to tens of thousands of Cabanatueños, thus the
directive from the DILG on tricycle ban is a major
concern for many.This study adopted both survey and
descriptive research designs. Quantitative data were
presented and analysed to gain better perspective of the
actual predicament facing the most basic and relevant
means of public transportation in Cabanatuan City. The
study findings revealed that the local public transport
route plans and policies that the city is devising aim to
provide a more efficient and effective public transport
system in Cabanatuan.An important additional issue
that was identified is the fact that Single Motorcycles are
allowed to traverse on main highways yet they also pose
hazards to other motor vehicles and are often caught in
fatal road mishaps; henceforth, recommends the
government to take a look at the case and make valuable
study if the same shall be banned too
Just like in many of Southeast Asian
countries, Tricycles in the Philippines are undeniably
one of the most popular modes of public transportation.
Apart from its accessibility, the uniqueness of its design
allows them to transport passengers at almost any point.
Hence, tricycles are being patronized not only in most
parts of the countryside but also in some parts of Metro
Manila.This study underlines the importance of
addressing the social impacts of the directive on
tricycleban plying on National Highways. In the case of
Cabanatuan City, tagged as the “TRICYCLE CAPITAL
OF THE PHILIPPINES”, the banning of tricycles on
highways shall greatly affect the bustling economy of the
city.Tricycle operation is one of the major provider of
livelihood to tens of thousands of Cabanatueños, thus the
directive from the DILG on tricycle ban is a major
concern for many.This study adopted both survey and
descriptive research designs. Quantitative data were
presented and analysed to gain better perspective of the
actual predicament facing the most basic and relevant
means of public transportation in Cabanatuan City. The
study findings revealed that the local public transport
route plans and policies that the city is devising aim to
provide a more efficient and effective public transport
system in Cabanatuan.An important additional issue
that was identified is the fact that Single Motorcycles are
allowed to traverse on main highways yet they also pose
hazards to other motor vehicles and are often caught in
fatal road mishaps; henceforth, recommends the
government to take a look at the case and make valuable
study if the same shall be banned too
