Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2001-007)
The main subject is the confirmation of units by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) before public utility vehicle operators register their units with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
The confirmation is required to prevent unauthorized registration of units that are not covered by the operators' franchises, which could lead to the proliferation of colorum vehicles and disrupt transport plans and programs.
Operators found to have violated this rule shall, after proper notice and hearing, suffer the appropriate penalty provided for by law.
This circular modifies or supersedes any previous issuances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with the new directive requiring unit confirmation by the LTFRB.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after filing three (3) copies of the Circular with the UP Law Center, pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11 dated October 9, 1992.
The LTFRB enforces this circular pursuant to its mandate under existing laws regulating public transportation franchises and in accordance with Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11.
The circular was signed by Dante M. Lantin (Chairman), Vigor D. Mendoza II (Board Member), and Remedios G. Belleza (Board Member).
The LTO is responsible for registering public utility vehicles but must only register units that have been confirmed by the LTFRB as authorized under the operators' franchises.
The LTFRB must provide proper notice and conduct a hearing, and if evidence warrants, impose the appropriate penalties according to the law.