The original title of this piece was “Will Dutch Mobility Work in the Philippines?” And immediately, the answer is no. There are too many nuances in how the Netherlands managed its small footprint, pedaled and motored mobility as well as a collective effort that didn’t shrug off any road user. … [continued]
In my previous articles, be it reportage or opinion, I seemed to have taken the side of complete opposition. A motoring journalist friend pointed out how the real issue is safety. I partly agreed with him but argued that if we look at road safety in other countries it is … [continued]
One month after the Philippines’ Land Transportation Office (LTO) began strict enforcement of its ban on light electric vehicles along major Metro Manila roads, officials have been quick to frame the policy as a win for traffic order. Fewer apprehensions are being reported. Selected corridors appear to be moving faster. … [continued]
VinFast has rolled out four new electric scooter models in Vietnam, and this is not a routine product refresh. It is a coordinated escalation across hardware, software, pricing, and energy infrastructure, designed to lock in domestic market dominance before foreign platforms — most notably Gogoro — can achieve meaningful scale. … [continued]
I’ll be honest — I’ve never really loved the standup-scooter trend for vehicle-sharing programs in cities. I think they are fine for light, commercial recreation and for last-mile transport for some people. But they are quite unstable, tiny, and so hard to notice. I love bicycles and old-school scooters that … [continued]
Vingroup announced separate strategic agreements in late December to develop urban infrastructure and green public transport networks in Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Vietnamese conglomerate signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Kinshasa and Exposure SARL on Dec. 29 to modernize the African capital’s … [continued]
I was looking out the window the other day and saw a middle-schooler biking home from school with her mom and dad. They were all on electric bikes (ebikes). It hit me at that moment that ebikes were really helping to increase school commuting by bike. Also of note: we … [continued]
GOTRAX has made its name by building affordable, fun, and reliable electric rides. But with the new Mustang Electric Bike, the Dallas-based company is stepping into a whole new lane — one that blends power, style, and long-range performance with a surprisingly accessible price tag. Premium Performance, Real-World Price At … [continued]
The new year will open with a clash — an avoidable clash between transport regulators and the very communities the government claims to support. The Philippines’ Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced a sweeping crackdown on light electric vehicles (LEVs) — including e-bikes and e-trikes — threatening immediate impoundment if … [continued]
I’m sure the New York Times article over the weekend about e-bike injuries has caused a few arguments to erupt. Haven’t we heard of the many benefits of e-bikes — their energy efficiency, their eco-friendliness, the way they get people out of cars and exercising? Yes, those assets are not … [continued]
