I saw this motorcycle being driven along the main road to the Shrine in Antipolo. It seems more like a toy than a mode of transport. Say what you will about people’s right to transportation but it is a risky mode to use as the user can be invisible to most motorists. And I’m talking about jeepneys, buses and trucks. Huwag na lang mga SUVs and cars since the mere mention of these trigger the “car-centric” reactions.

Rider seemed to be struggling with balancing on this “toy” transport. You can compare the rider to the trike in front of him.

The rider and the vehicle in mixed traffic 

I don’t think these can be classified as micromobilty. It would be a stretch. A colleague says these mini motorcycles are actually used for racing. We should draw the line between what is safe and unsafe given the conditions and situation along our streets rather than what is declared as the desired conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety rather than push for advocacy that will lead to road crashes involving these vehicles and their riders.

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