Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2015- 008)
All modes of transport services except Truck-for-Hire Service are covered under Special Permits during special occasions or activities.
The duration of the Special Permit for a special trip shall have a maximum of three (3) days.
The application for a Special Permit should be filed at the Central Office if the proposed route of the Special Permit shall enter or traverse Metro Manila.
Applicants must submit: a duly accomplished Request Form; Franchise Verification; a valid government-issued ID with photo; copy of CR/OR of authorized unit(s); Passenger Accident Insurance Coverage; and a notarized contract, memorandum of agreement, or affidavit of operator stating the purpose of the special permit. Additional corporate or cooperative board resolutions authorizing the application and representations are also required.
Yes, the original copies of the Special Permit and the receipt of payment must always be carried by the driver during the trip.
No, during the trip covered by a Special Permit, the driver is prohibited from picking up or dropping off paying passengers along the way.
Special Permits during special holidays shall cover only Public Utility Bus (PUB) Service.
Holidays covered include Holy Week (Palm Sunday to the day after Easter Sunday); All Saints Day (October 30 to November 3); Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha (two days before to one day after the feast); Christmas Season (December 23 to January 3); and National Elections (two days before to two days after elections).
The unit(s) must have a valid Certificate of Public Convenience not suspended and valid for the special permit period, not more than ten (10) years old, fare must be the authorized fare on the route, and must have copies of CR/OR and Passenger Accident Insurance Coverage.
No, Special Permits are not required if PUVs are used during emergency cases (e.g., patient needing immediate medical assistance) or calamities (e.g., evacuation or transporting goods).
Operators violating this Circular shall be penalized according to the provisions of Item IV, No. 1 (Modes of Colorum Operation) of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-001 and other existing issuances.
The authorized unit(s) must be provided with a signboard bearing the description "SPECIAL PERMIT" in bold letters with a size of at least six (6) inches in height and three (3) inches in width.
The application must be filed at least one (1) day before the intended trip.
The application must be filed at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the duration of the Special Permit.
Yes. The Board may deny an application if the approval would result in abandonment of the route or insufficiency of public utility vehicles (PUVs) in the authorized route of the applicant.