LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2013-006

: The mandatory maximum age limit for units authorized as School Transport Service is fifteen (15) years regardless of vehicle type.
: Starting January 1, 2014, only brand new units are allowed for new applications for CPC for School Transport Service.
: The age of the unit is determined by the year of manufacture as indicated in the LTO Certificate of Registration.
: No, starting January 1, 2015, no confirmation shall be allowed for units beyond fifteen (15) years even if the Certificate of Public Convenience is still valid.
: It is a reimposition of the mandatory age limit, which was initially set in 2004, amended in 2007, and then reimposed in 2013.
: The main reason is to ensure the safety of school children who are passengers and to fulfill the operators' duty to provide safe, adequate, and convenient service to the public.
: All other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Circular are modified, amended, or superseded accordingly.
: Yes, this Circular applies to all applications in the Central Office and all Regional Franchising Regulatory Boards including ARMM, CARAGA, and CAR.
: The strict implementation takes effect starting January 1, 2015.
: The guidelines are set pursuant to the Board’s powers under Section 5 of Executive Order No. 202.