LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-011

: The seating capacity for Public Utility Jeepneys shall be between 12 to 32 passengers, excluding the driver.
: The gross vehicle weight must be 2,500 kgs and above and/or 70 kg per passenger.
: The body make must be of the jitney type or an Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV).
: Public Utility Jeepneys may operate on fixed routes (regular, limited stop, or express) or variable routes within a specified area as authorized.
: Ventilation may be ordinary or air-conditioned.
: Fares shall be based on distance or zonal system as authorized by the LTFRB.
: Yes, they may be allowed to carry passengers or freight or both for provincial operations.
: The operation is discouraged along major materials in urban areas.
: The ceiling distance is 15 kilometers for urban routes and 30 kilometers for inter-urban or provincial routes, unless otherwise authorized.
: There is a moratorium on accepting new applications for franchises to operate public utility vehicles, and only petitions that do not involve or result in additional units shall be considered.
: It took effect fifteen days after filing three copies with the U.P. Law Center, pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992.
: All prior issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this memorandum are modified, superseded, or revoked accordingly.