Cyclists in Quezon City who have lost their bicycles will get help from the local government as it launched a voluntary bike registration program.
Under the program, which is in line with the city's Ordinance no. 2988-2020, the Green Transport Office - Bicycle and Active Transport Section shall initiate programs that will maintain all pertinent information on cyclists and active transport users for the purpose of ensuring the continuous improvement of the safe cycling and active transport program.
Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) head Ret. Brig. Gen. Elmo San Diego said the program will also help cyclists locate their bikes in case of loss or theft and assist them in the event of an accident.
"The importance of this bike registration program is to help our bikers in case their bicycles cannot be located or are stolen," San Diego said.
He said the local government can help cyclists with missing bikes to avail of the assistance of the police in investigating because they can readily present a certificate of ownership issued by the DPOS.
Mayor Joy Belmonte has encouraged bicycle riding groups and other active transport users to register their bikes through the program.
“I hope that through this bike registration program, more residents will be inspired to take alternative transportation because they can be assured of their safety and security here in Quezon City,” she said.
For bikers or active transport users who wish to register, they just need to bring a government-issued identification card, 2x2 photo, proof of purchase of their bike, electric bike or scooters, and a picture of the owner with the bike, e-bike or e-scooter. There will also be a registration fee of P150.00. A sticker will be issued by the DPOS for identification purpose.
For inquiries about the voluntary bike registration program, the public may contact the DPOS at (8)710-0743.