Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 95-015)
The minimum passenger capacity for Jumbo Jitneys is 32 passengers, excluding the driver.
Jumbo Jitneys are denominated and registered as mini-buses.
Jumbo Jitneys may operate on mini-bus routes identified and declared open by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and/or on existing PUJ routes as replacements for two (2) regular PUJs.
No, the operation of Jumbo Jitneys along EDSA is not allowed.
Supervision fees for Jumbo Jitneys are assessed on a per-gross-ton basis.
This Board (LTFRB) and all its regional offices are authorized to accept applications for franchises to operate Jumbo Jitneys.
Jumbo Jitneys can replace two (2) regular Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs).
The memorandum circular took effect immediately on October 10, 1995.
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is involved in identifying and declaring open the mini-bus routes for Jumbo Jitneys.