LTFRB

In the Philippines, the process of requesting inspection of public utility vehicle units and obtaining MVIR from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is an important part of public land transport regulation. It is particularly important when the operators need to file petitions such as dropping and substitution … Read more

Changing the surname to reflect a change in civil status is one of the most basic procedures for keeping records updated. The same is true for records of public utility vehicle (PUV) operators with valid Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) at the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB). It … Read more

Surrendering plates of PUV units to regulatory authorities like the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) or the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is a necessary procedure if a PUV operator wants to drop or substitute units from public service legally. It is a particularly important procedure as it helps … Read more

Advertising on public utility vehicles (PUVs) such as jeepneys, buses, and taxis is a common practice as they have long become prime advertising spaces, offering businesses a way to reach a wider audience. This offers an additional revenue stream to operators as well, so it is allowed provided that the … Read more

In an effort to stop PUV operators who are holders of valid Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) from capriciously changing the engines of their unit/s int a new engine without informing the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) the agency has mandated the need to file a Petition for … Read more

A petition for cancellation of franchise refers to the application or petition filed by any CPC (Certificate of Public Convenience) holder who intends to cancel his/her franchise for the reason that he/she is no longer interested to operate public utility service. This is a service offered by the Land Transportation … Read more

When a public utility vehicle (PUV) operator files petitions to the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to increase the existing fare rates due to significant movement of fuel prices, the application is known as petition for fare adjustment. It involves making a request to recalculate fare rates primarily … Read more

Getting a temporary permission to drive a private car as a for-hire vehicle in the form of a Provisional Authority (PA), needs approval from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). A PA is temporary and given after a careful check to ensure safety and reliability. It’s like a … Read more

Securing a special (out-of-line operation) permit from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) during special holidays is essential for transportation operators to accommodate the surge in passenger demand. This permit, according to LTFRB Memorandum Circular 1997-007, is one of the agency’s mandates designed to allow public utility buses … Read more