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Tricycles still banned on national highways
Malacañang announced that the ban on tricycles and pedicabs traversing national roads will remain in effect.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified that the apprehension by the Highway Patrol Group is temporarily suspended but the prohibition stands.
This retracts an earlier announcement made by Roque that sidecars would be allowed on national roads to address the public transport shortage.
The ban is in line with measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Motorcycle backrides, even for married couples, continue to be prohibited due to physical distancing rules.
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