The Effects of the Uncontrolled Quantity of “Colorum” Tricycles in Maligaya Pasong Putik, Quezon City

Abstract

“Colorum”is a Filipino slang for illegal public transport, with franchise vilations, in the Philippines. Colorum tricycles in the most important areas of Metro Manila remains to congest traffic in the city, particularly in the downtown area. Colorum operators also pose a threat to the security of the commuters. In this study, the researchers look into solutions against colorum tricycles in the area of Maligaya Pasong Putik, Quezon City. The researchers utilized the descriptive research method. Randomized block design was used to get the sample population. In this design, the researchers identified first the number of registered tricycles in a given area and then determined the sample size based on their location or terminal post, and randomly picked respondents from that population. A structured questionnaire was given to the 40 respondents comprised of 5 colorum tricycle drivers, 5 students, 5 commuters, 4 traffic enforcers, 1 LTFRB, 5 registered tricycle drivers, 5 operators/franchisees, and 10 selected pedestrians. The data collected from the survey questionnaires determined the respondents view of the matter. Suggestions and personal observations were also gathered for a more holistic view of the topic. Majority of the respondents were from the age bracket of 26-30 years old, 73.33% were male, 46.67% were single and 46.67% were high school graduates. The respondents assessed the effects of the increasing number of colorum tricycles at Maligaya Pasong Putik, Quezon City. Reasons were pointed out for continuous increase of colorum tricycles and measures were proposed to prevent the increasing numbers of uncontrolled colorum tricycle in the said area. The results of the study show the effects of colorum tricycles in Maligaya, Pasong Putik, Quezon City to the passengers and drivers. It can be used as a basis for different proposed measures to decrease or even prevent the increasing numbers of uncontrolled quantity of colorum tricycles on the said area. This can also be helpful to the passengers, operators and drivers of the registered tricycle and other motorist to prevent the negative effects of the colorum tricycle.