Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2003-010)
The purpose is to promote the country's tourism and transportation programs by setting minimum standards and regulations to ensure passenger welfare and safety for taxi and mega taxi units operating in Metro Manila.
All accountable public utility vehicles, specifically taxi and mega taxi units based in or operating within Metro Manila.
Color coded body numbers are assigned based on the operator's LTFRB-recorded address and range from A-0001 to A-9999, then B-0001 to B-9999, and so forth, with specific background and body number colors corresponding to different geographic areas.
For the Western Area (Manila), the background color is green, and the body number color is white.
They must be painted on the rear doors of both sides, the inner portion of the passenger sides, the rooftop according to prescribed sizes, and on the corner sides of the rear and front bumpers or hoods of the vehicle.
They must be equipped with a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, built-in two-radio system, a meter with receipt (except coupon taxis), and taxi info pads made available for passengers at all times.
Taxi drivers must wear a white polo shirt with their names stitched or stenciled on the front and the upper right corner of the back of their uniforms, and the uniform may bear markings such as bars and stars indicative of years of service and commendations.
Operators and drivers must apply for issuance of a franchise by the LTFRB every five years, obtain accreditation from the DOT yearly, register with the LTO yearly, and get a Certificate of Public Convenience and sticker from the LTFRB yearly.
Non-compliance may cause non-issuance, suspension, cancellation, or revocation of the vehicle's franchise.
It took effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation or the filing of three copies with the UP Law Center.