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Iloilo governor proposes design that would allow motorcycle back-riding
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. designed a motorcycle modification featuring a transparent shield and handlebar to allow for physical distancing between driver and passenger.
He submitted the design to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas for consideration, proposing it as a solution to the ban on motorcycle back-riding.
The design requires a non-porous, transparent divider, and both individuals must wear protective gear and undergo disinfection.
The mayors' league in Iloilo province and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas also urged national officials to reconsider the back-riding ban.
Governor Defensor is also appealing to allow three passengers for tricycles with a similar transparent divider.
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