Last year in February there were talks in Sosúa to replace the motor taxi (motoconcho) by the TukTuk.
In Charamicos this three-wheeler was already seen.
A law (63-17) has now been passed in the Senate, which prohibits children under the age of 8 from being transported by motorbike.
In 80% of road accidents motorbikes are involved, and nationally a pilot project has already started in a number of cities with the use of the TukTuk as a replacement for the motor taxi.
The TukTuk is much more comfortable and safer for the passenger.
Many motoconchos drive like crazy through the streets, with this vehicle that is less possible.
More passengers can be transported at the same time.
As a result, the fare can be lower.
The disadvantage is that as a result motoconchos may become unemployed because the purchase of a TukTuk is considerably more expensive than the purchase of a motorbike.
TukTuk
In Samaná covered motoconchos drive around for years, comparable to a TukTuk.
There are positive experiences with that kind of transport.