Is this the start of the end of the tricycle? In 2018 many municipalities announced that they are planning to replace or ban the tricycle. Metro Manila Council to ban tricycles being used as a school service In June of 2018, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced they want Metro Manila Council […]
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I decided to research the History of the Philippines Tricycle after I saw a comment yesterday from someone who said he was proud of the tricycle because it was a Philippines invention, I find it a strange thing to be proud of as it has to be one of the most uncomfortable forms of public
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Cleaning your Bajaj RE in the right way will not only make it look good but also make it last longer. Recently I have seen some Bajaj RE’s that are less than a year old, that look dull and/or dirty they looked more like they were 10 years old than just a year old. Reasons
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We take a look at the Philippines the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals of 1968 and how it might affect you driving in the Philippines. Lack of Road Signs in the Philippines If you drive in the Philippines you might have noticed how few road signs there are compared to other countries, how
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A comment that is often asked is how good is the Bajaj RE Climbing Ability. This is often asked by people who live in mountainous area such as Baguio. When I tell them the Bajaj RE has no problem climbing it is often met with disbelieve, replies like “I am not sure that a little
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Many people have asked what is the difference between the Bajaj RE 4S Fuel Injected version of the Bajaj RE Carburettor version? I drive a carburettor version every day and had never driven the fuel-injected model. That changed a few days ago when I had the loan of 2 fuel-injected models over 2 days. Day
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See how they build the world’s number one 3 wheeler which is sold in over 45 countries around the world. Bajaj Auto Ltd India holds 60% of the market share of three-wheelers in the world. It is estimated that 58 million people everyday travel in a Bajaj RE. Bajaj Auto, an iconic Indian automobile manufacturer,
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If you have been driving in Tagaytay recently you might have noticed how much the standard of driving has improved, we take a look at the reason behind the improved driving. My first ever trip to Tagaytay was about 15 years ago when I was on holiday in the Philippines and at that time the
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In many countries in the world all new vehicles have to meet safety standards for pedestrians. The Bajaj RE meets these safety standards. Since 2001 the EU has had strict guidelines on vehicles with pedestrian safety in mind. An example being they banned bull bars from vehicles because of the damage they cause when a
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A few days ago we were invited to a party at a friend’s place in Las Pinas, it is a journey we have made many times and we normally use Grab Cars for the trip. This time we decided to use our Bajaj RE Tuk Tuk. It is not a long Journey just 20km, however,
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There is a simple answer to Manila traffic problems that does not involve building more roads, and it would save all drivers money. The answer to Manila traffic problems is the TVS King and the Piaggio Ape. We will explain more how the TVS King and the Piaggio Ape is the answer to Manila’s traffic problems.Let
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There has been much talk and many contradictions in Bajaj RE groups about what regulations apply to the Bajaj RE 3 wheeler. We take a look at LTO regulations for the Bajaj RE to find what rules apply to the Bajaj RE, The simple answer is the same regulations as a motorcycle with an engine size
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The Bajaj RE handlebar grip seems to have inherited a problem that its relatives the Lambretta and Vespa scooters were renowned for and that is the handlebar grips come lose and start to slip-off or twist. It is not surprising the Bajaj RE suffers the same problem as the Vespa as so much of the
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Tuk-Tuks in the UK After the last article somebody messaged us and asked what Tuk-Tuks have to do with Brits in the Philippines, The answer is firstly the sudden popularity of Tuk Tuks in the UK seems to coincide with the popularity of Tuk-Tuks in the Philippines. The second reason is there are a few Brits
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We put a Bajaj RE (Tuk-Tuk) against a Toyota Fortuner on a typical drive to a mall. We compared them over a 5km journey to the mall, we choose this route because it contains both congested roads and open roads with 2 to 3 lanes in each direction, so a good mix of road types in
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Are TVS King, Piaggio Ape or Bajaj RE Tricycles Is calling a Bajaj RE a Bajaj Tricycle correct? In the Philippines, the Bajaj RE is often called a Bajaj tricycle. So is the Bajaj RE a tricycle? The simple answer is no it is not a tricycle. I often hear Filipinos say but it has
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Clean and Protect a Tuk Tuk Roof . The vinyl roof of the auto-rickshaw can quickly become dull looking and commercial car washes make it even worse by leaving a film of chemical on the roof that makes it look dull. There are many expensive products out there that are promoted on YouTube videos to
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We explain how to Adjust the Clutch on a Bajaj RE Tuk Tuk. Adjusting the clutch correctly on the Bajaj RE is very important, a clutch that is not adjusted correctly is the main reason for the gears being difficult to change. Adjust the Clutch on a Bajaj RE The adjustment is just below the
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