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
Filing a petition for the adoption of a trade name entails submitting a formal request to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to authorize the integration of a specific business or trade name into the operations of a CPC holder within the public utility sector. This process involves … Read more
The office of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), just like any other administrative offices, is also prone to typographical or clerical errors even in official documents such as decisions or orders. These errors, particularly the typographical or clerical ones, can easily be corrected, though one would have … Read more
The PUV Service Contracting Program (SCP) is a government initiative established to provide cash subsidies to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers impacted by the pandemic, all while maintaining the efficiency and safety of public transport services. Enacted under the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act, the SCP addresses the unprecedented … Read more
Ensuring the proper installation, calibration, inspection, testing, and sealing/resealing of taxi meters at the LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) is crucial for maintaining the integrity and fairness of authorized taxi services. After all, this process is designed to ensure the accuracy and fairness of fare calculation in authorized … Read more
