Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM)
The purpose is to ensure road safety and protect the riding public by inspecting and determining the roadworthiness of all taxi units in Metro Manila.
The requirement is established under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Department Order No. 92-668.
The requirement became effective on January 1, 1993.
The North MVIS center in Quezon City and the South MVIS center in Pasay City are authorized to conduct the inspections.
Taxi units that fail the roadworthiness test are considered unfit for public service and are not allowed to renew their registration.
Such taxi units shall be impounded and may only be released upon payment of the corresponding fines or penalties.
The Chief of LES forwards a copy of the pertinent Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS) judgment along with the MVIS report to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board as an application for suspension or cancellation of the taxi unit's Certificate of Public Convenience.
Any and all issuances inconsistent with this memorandum are superseded or reversed.
The taxi unit must have passed the MVIS roadworthiness tests at either the North or South MVIS center.
The MVIS report, together with the TAS judgment, is used as a basis by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to consider suspension or cancellation of the taxi unit's Certificate of Public Convenience.