QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2018-004)
The Circular implements Republic Act No. 10754 (Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability), particularly its provisions amending Section 32 of Republic Act No. 7277, and is issued pursuant to the relevant rules/IRR and consistent with Section 5(k) and (l) of Executive Order No. 202.
It directs all public utility operators and drivers to grant a 20% fare discount to Persons with Disability (PWD) for covered land transportation services.
The Circular covers actual fare for land transportation travel such as public utility buses (PUB), public utility jeepneys (PUJ), UV Express, taxis, Asian Utility Vehicles (AUVs), shuttle service, public railways (including Light Transit, Metro Rail Transit, and Philippine National Railways), and Transportation Network Vehicle Services (TNVS).
PWD are entitled to a 20% fare discount.
The Circular states that the PWD should present identification documents, such as an identification card issued by the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) and duly authorized officials of the concerned LGU.
Yes. For TNVS and taxi service, the full 20% discount is given to the PWD regardless of the number of companions.
For other modes (PUB, PUJ, UV Express), the 20% discount is based on the amount of fare corresponding to the PWD.
Yes. The Circular provides full 20% discount on the total fare for TNVS and taxi service regardless of the number of companions.
All public utility operators and drivers are directed to grant the 20% fare discounts.
Penalties are: First offense—₱5,000; Second offense—₱10,000 and six (6) months suspension of CPC; Third offense—cancellation of franchise.
In transport regulation, CPC commonly refers to a Certificate of Public Convenience (or similar authority). The Circular specifically mentions suspension of CPC as part of the second-offense penalty.
The Circular states it shall take effect immediately.
It references that DOTr, including agencies under its administrative supervision and control, shall issue guidelines/circulars/directives related to domestic air, sea, and land transportation and disseminate information to all concerned.
The Circular cites a portion of the IRR—specifically Section 6.7 Land Transportation Travel—stating that it applies to actual fare for various land transportation modes and that corresponding guidelines/circulars shall be issued by DOTr.
It signals that the agency’s authority to issue this regulatory direction flows from EO 202, and that the Circular aligns with the powers granted under those provisions.
The 20% discount for UV Express is based on the amount of fare corresponding to the PWD, not necessarily on the total fare attributable to companions.