January 15, 2026 – PUP-Sta Mesa & 350 Pilipinas, pedicab drivers and association joined the community launch of the collaborative research, Kapadyak Kasinta. The research explores the characteristics, conditions, and perspectives of pedicab drivers on vehicle electrification.
In January 15, 2026 pedicab drivers and their associations, the PUP community, and 350 Pilipinas held the community launch of Kapadyak Kasinta, a collaborative research project led by the PUP–Center for Labor and Industrial Studies and 350 Pilipinas.
The study examined the conditions and characteristics of pedal-operated transport fleets surrounding the university and explored how pedicab drivers perceive electrification and its potential impacts on pedal-powered transport.
The findings are clear: although pedicabs remain among the least prioritized modes of public transportation, they play a vital role in interlinking communities. With minimal contribution to harmful emissions, pedicabs present a strong opportunity to be recognized, supported, and further developed as a sustainable and humane transport option for communities.