Question & AnswerQ&A (DOTC DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 2004-34)
The main purpose of DOTC Department Order No. 2004-34 is to promote the operation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in the Philippines to reduce pollutant emissions, provide a cost-effective alternative for the transport sector, and optimize the use of domestic energy resources.
The mandated routes are: 1) Padilla - Quiapo via Aurora Blvd., Sumulong (20 units); 2) Padilla - Quiapo via Ortigas Ave., Felix Ave., Marcos Hi-way (20 units); 3) Cubao - Batangas City via SLEX, EDSA (60 units); 4) San Fernando, Pampanga - Cubao via NLEX, EDSA (20 units); 5) Calamba - Lawton via SLEX, EDSA (40 units); 6) Lawton - Batangas City via SLEX, EDSA (40 units).
No, dropping and substitution are not allowed unless the petition involves substitution by CNG bus units only.
Applications involving CNG bus units shall be considered for franchise issuance, and only brand new bus units are allowed.
They must require: 1) Certification of Adherence to Vehicle Design and Safety Standard from the Bureau of Import Services (BIS)/Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and 2) Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Because these buses are registered as brand new vehicles and to comply with provisions of the Clean Air Act, ensuring they meet environmental standards.
All offices and sectors of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), with specific directions to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
Optimization will relieve the transport sector from the problem of continued increases in fossil fuel pump prices, resulting in unquantifiable economic benefits.
It was adopted on July 8, 2004.