Kuliglig drivers straying on EDSA to face ‘heavy’ penalty —HPG chief

Pedicab and kuliglig (motorized pedicab) drivers will face a P1,500 fine if caught straying on EDSA near the Balintawak Market area.

In an interview on dzBB on Saturday, PNP-Highway Patrol Group chief C/Supt. Arnold Gunnacao said pedicab and kuliglig drivers are banned on EDSA near the market as part of Quezon City government's move to clear the area of traffic obstructions.

Live sa DZBB: Panayam ni Fernan Gulapa kay Chief Superintendent Arnold Gunnacao, pinuno ng PNP HIghway Patrol Group.

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) September 25, 2015

Gunnacao: P1, 500 ang multa diyan (sa mga pedicab at kuliglig na mahuhuli sa EDSA-Balintawak).

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) September 25, 2015

The Quezon City government had launched clearing operations on eight market places in the Balintawak area, noting vendors' violations including sanitation and traffic obstruction.

Vendors had opposed the clearing operations, saying they can't afford to pay for the market rental and instead sell their goods on the sidewalks.

City officials had insisted that the vendors were repeatedly warned of their violations, yet they continue their illegal market operation.

Quezon City had decided to shut down the Balintawak Market citing sanitary standards.  — LBG, GMA News