Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2009-003)
The main objective is to defer the implementation of MC 2008-028 regarding modifications on MC 2005-039 for the full implementation of MC 2003-020, specifically concerning the uniform pertinent data printed on the receipt of taximeters, while providing taxi operators sufficient time to finance and comply with the requirements.
The data includes: Name of Operator, Business Name, Address, Telephone Number, Plate Number, Date, Fare in Philippine Peso, and Name of Driver on Duty.
This memorandum circular took effect immediately upon its adoption on January 26, 2009.
Taxi units with Plate Numbers ending in 1 and 6 must comply beginning June 1, 2009.
Beginning July 1, 2009, all taxi units shall not be tested and resealed unless properly equipped and compliant with the memorandum circular.
The Philippine National Taxi Operators Association (PNTOA) and Association of Taxi Operators in Metro Manila were involved in the discussions.
The deferment aims to give ample time for taxi operators to finance the purchase of taximeter issuing receipts and to register these receipts with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
All issuances inconsistent with this memorandum circular are hereby superseded and amended accordingly.
The circular was signed by Chairman Thompson C. Lantion and Board Members Gerardo A. Pinili and Ma. Ellen Dirige-Cabatu.
The taximeter issuing receipt serves as evidence of fare computation and must display uniform pertinent data; taxi units must be equipped with this receipt issuance device to be tested and resealed.