Mandaue City E-Trike Ordinance: Same Routes, Same Franchises for Operators

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A public hearing on Tuesday, July 14, laid the groundwork for a proposed ordinance that would allow tricycle operators to switch to electric tricycles, or e-trikes, without losing their existing franchises or routes. The move is seen as a practical step toward modernizing public transport while keeping local livelihoods intact.

The hearing, attended by members of the City Council, the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM), and tricycle drivers and operators, focused on guidelines for the optional shift from fuel-powered tricycles to electric units. The key agreement: operators who switch to e-trikes can keep their current franchises, simply updating the vehicle type. No.