VI: The King of Philippine Streets!

Another way of transport to see the wonders of the Philippines, dubbed the "King of Philippine Streets" , is the Philippine tricycle.
As the name implies, the Philippine tricycle comprised of three wheels, two from the motorcycle and one from the attached sidecar. The tricycle is a colorful transport, sometimes color coordinated depending of the location, is  similar to the Philippine jeep in its colorful design but is a smaller version of it thus the tricycle is capable of navigating through the busy sometimes tight side streets of the Philippines hence, the term for it. It is a handy and also inexpensive way of transport popular to Filipino masses in the rural areas.

The tricycle can usually carry 4-5 passengers (depending of the design), three on the sidecar attached to the motorcycle and one or two on the motorcyle itself at the back of the driver (termed as back ride). However, on the more rural areas of the Philippines, the tricyle can carry more than 10 people placed in different areas of the tricycle: on the roof, back or side of the sidecar and sometimes kids can sit in front of the driver. 

Like the jeepney, tricycle are also decorated with signs or quotations and ,in some parts of the country, the  quotations displayed are biblical in nature. It is also customary that the family name is embossed on the metal portion of the back of the side car or stitched at the sides of the roof. 

Tricycles are also inexpensive way of transport with few pesos for several distances and also depending of the locations. At present, the rate ranges from P8.00 to P10 pesos.

Tips on riding the tricycle,

• Similar when wanting to ride the jeep, a simple gesture of an outstretched hand is used to stop a tricycle and take you for the ride. 
• You usually pay your fare when you arrived at your destination.
• Be sure to hold tight when back riding usually on rough roads
• Be sure to watch your head when riding one as the roof is low or some ornaments hang lowly.