KALIBO, Aklan – The local government here is studying the possibility of allowing existing colorum or franchise-less tricycles to continue operating at night.
Tricycles are becoming a major option in the mobility of people, particularly in downtown Kalibo and the 16 barangays of Aklan’s capital town.
On July 25, 2023, the Sangguniang Bayan of Kalibo requested the Municipal Economic Enterprise and Development Office (MEEDO) and the Kalibo Traffic and Transport Management Division (TTMD) to conduct study, survey and research on the proposed night-service franchise.
TTMD head Vivian Briones said the association of tricycle operators favors the opening of night franchise slots for colorum tricycles.
An initial 50 units may be allowed.
A tricycle-for-hire for night-service operation with a common color scheme of “bright yellow reflectorized’ may only be allowed to operate daily from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. of the next day.
A driver’s accreditation card will be issued also by the Sangguniang Bayan for all drivers of night-service tricycles.
The 2020 Transport and Management Code of Kalibo, Aklan provides the renewal of night-service franchise and Operator’s Mayor’s Permit (body permit) for one year.
Under Section 70, the filing / application fee for new applicant is P500, franchise fee at P225 and P300 for renewal fee./PN
