LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2010-023

: The main objective is to promote the mobility of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and generate awareness of their rights and special needs in public land transportation.
: Regular buses must have at least five designated seats for PWDs near entrance doors.
: Air-conditioned buses must have at least four designated seats for PWDs near entrance doors.
: Yes, other passengers may use those seats if they are not occupied, but they must yield them to incoming PWDs whenever the occasion arises.
: They must install audio-visual aids such as buzzers, bells, or flashing lights to inform the driver of any alighting passenger.
: PUJs must display the International Symbol of Accessibility in the designated seats and provide seats for PWDs during the trip, with other passengers yielding these seats if needed.
: Terminals must widen doors and comfort room access for wheelchairs, provide ramps for easy access to waiting areas, and provide marked seats for PWDs.
: No, no PUV shall deny transport to PWDs solely on account of their disability.
: First offense: P50,000 fine; Second offense: P100,000 fine; Third offense: Cancellation of Franchise/CPC.
: The circular reiterates the provisions of Batas Pambansa 344 (BP 344), Republic Act 7277 (as amended by RA 9422), and amends MC No. 89-010 related to accessibility for PWDs in public transportation.
: It took effect immediately following its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.