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DILG, ipinaliwanag kung bakit pinayagang bumiyahe sa Maynila ang e-trikes at hindi ang tricycle sa Pasig
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año clarified that Manila's e-trikes are permitted to operate for transporting health workers.
These 189 e-trikes are not taxis and are on a "spot system" to pick up health workers directly, not for general passenger transport.
The DILG prohibits general public transportation during the enhanced community quarantine to ensure people stay home.
Año explained that allowing conventional tricycles for limited trips, as initially proposed by Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, would have been difficult to control, with others potentially following suit.
The DILG had previously rejected Sotto's request, suggesting Pasig City could arrange private buses for health workers like Parañaque City.
Tricycles are also prohibited in other cities like Quezon City.
Additionally, Secretary Año directed the police to allow media personnel with valid IDs or certifications through checkpoints.
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