QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-023)
It concerns the classification of vans and station wagons as Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJ) based on body make and passenger seating requirements.
Vans and station wagons (referred to as “vans or station wagons”) are covered.
It is in accordance with the Memorandum dated 25 March 1998 of DOTC Undersecretary Primitivo C. Cal.
They may be considered for PUJ franchise application provided the minimum seating capacity requirement is met.
At least twelve (12) passengers, excluding the driver.
No. The minimum seating capacity of 12 passengers is excluding the driver.
It refers to the Public Utility Jeepney classification under which a franchise application may be filed for eligible vehicles.
The vehicle must be a van or station wagon and must comply with the minimum seating capacity of 12 passengers excluding the driver.
It takes effect immediately upon adoption on July 21, 1998.
Dante M. Lantin (Chairman), Lydio J. Cataluna (Board Member), and Samuel Julius B. Garcia (Board Member).
For the information and guidance of all concerned on how vans and station wagons may be classified for PUJ franchise applications.
Yes, subject to observing the minimum seating capacity of twelve (12) passengers excluding the driver.
No. Coverage/classification under the PUJ franchise application rule is expressly conditioned on meeting the minimum of 12 passengers excluding the driver.
It serves as the referenced basis/direction for LTFRB’s classification policy stated in the Circular.
It indicates eligibility for consideration or filing under the PUJ franchise category, subject to the stated conditions (not an automatic grant of franchise).
The title signals that vehicle body types (vans/station wagons) can fall within PUJ classification if they meet the passenger seating requirement; the text itself focuses on the minimum seating capacity as the criterion.
They must verify that the vehicle has a minimum seating capacity of 12 passengers excluding the driver.