Question & AnswerQ&A (DTC DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 96-963)
The primary purpose is the modernization of public transport services by ensuring the operation of roadworthy public utility vehicles through age restrictions and operational guidelines.
The unit should not be more than fifteen (15) years old reckoned from the date of initial registration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
The model year of the unit should not be more than ten (10) years old.
The unit should not be more than ten (10) years old reckoned from the date of initial registration with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
No, vehicles exceeding the age limits set by the order cannot be subject to new applications for franchise, CPC validity extension, substitution of unit, or increase of units.
The order took effect starting 01 January 1997, following its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation or filing of three copies with the U.P. Law Center.
All previous issuances, orders, or memoranda inconsistent with this order are superseded, revoked, and/or nullified.
Vehicle age restrictions are enforced through the denial of new franchise applications, CPC validity extensions, substitutions of units, or increase in the number of units for vehicles exceeding the specified age limits.
Amado S. Lagdameo, Jr., Secretary, signed and adopted the order on 31 July 1996.
The order specifically mentions buses and mini-buses (including PUB, school buses, and shuttle buses), taxis, vehicles for rent, garage services, limousine services, and filcabs.