50% of Calasiao tricycles operate with no permit

Almost half of the 3,000 tricycles operating in Calasiao, Pangasinan has no adequate permits, which has led to the stricter application by the public office and safety (POSO) to protect the legitimate drivers.

According to Poso-Calasiao, Entercers pointed out and fined 80 January 2025 tricycles drivers for operating without a permit.

“Araw-araw Naninita Kami. The day of Maliban SA Market, on Thursday, said Bernard Mejia, the deputy chief of Poso Calasiao.

Some drivers claim that they only use their tricycles for personal travelers, such as taking their children to school.

However, the executors would catch him later lifting passengers.

„Reson Nila Ganeun. Mamaya, Makikita Mo, Nandiyaan from Nagpi-Pickup ng Pashero, ”said Mejia.

The Association of Calasiao tricycle operators in the city and drivers (Toda), with 570 members, asked the owners of Colorum tricycles to register their vehicles.

“The driver of MGA Trike na Kolorum Po, MGA May-Ari, DAPAT PO I-RENEW NIYO,” said Ricky Espinoza de Vera, President Calasiao Downtown Toda.

Authorities have stated that inspections will continue to protect legal tricycles operators and maintain the order on the roads.

“Doon SA mga Walang Permit, Mag-Renew Sila Para Fair SA can allow,” said Mejia.

Poso asks all tricycles owners to renew their permits to avoid sanctions and to ensure equitable competition in the Calasiao transport sector.