E-Wheels on the Road deploys by MMDA - new Hi-Tech ways

MANILA, Philippines --- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) deployed yesterday a special team of traffic constables equipped with high tech and environment friendly electric scooters to patrol the metropolis.
Called the "E-Wheels" team, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said the scooter-riding traffic constables, or the "Zero Gas Emission Patrol" are given specific areas to patrol and direct traffic, assist motorists and pedestrians.
Tolentino said the e-wheels is similar to the T3 Patroller being implemented in New York, Maryland, and France, characterized by being cost-effective, no downtime, increased visibility, maneurability and stability.
"They may also serve as tourist police, helping and guiding foreign and local tourists," Tolentino stressed.
Aside from traffic management and better visibility on the streets as its primary responsibility, the e-wheel team is also tasked to enforce anti-jaywalking laws and provide assistance escorts to marathons, fun runs, rallies, outdoor events and even in All Souls and All Saints Day.
"These e-wheels will give our traffic constables additional mobility in their assigned areas and help them in assisting the public and responding to all types of emergencies," Tolentino said.
The e-wheels team initially has 12 traffic constables divided in four three-man teams, each team to be deployed in four pilot sites - Luneta Park, Edsa-Ayala, Nagtahan intersection and Old Domestric Road in Paranaque City.

Tolentino said the three-wheeled, motorized scooter, which costs P35,000 each, is designed to have the rider primarily in standing position, the MMDA's answer to the rising costs of fuel.
"It has eight hours standby time and no toxic effect to the environment," he said.

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