Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2003-007)
The main purpose is to modernize taxi operations in Metro Manila by requiring taxi operators to equip their taxi units with mobile two-way radio facilities, improve customer service, promote public safety, protect taxi owners, drivers, and passengers, and deter crimes.
All bonafide and legitimate taxi operators in Metro Manila are required to equip their taxi units with mobile two-way (not hand-held) radio facilities.
Taxi units must be equipped with mobile two-way radio facilities, explicitly excluding hand-held radios.
All mobile two-way radio facilities installed in taxi units must be connected to a centralized taxi dispatching center arranged through the LTFRB.
The centralized taxi dispatching center serves as the centralized taxi radio dispatching and control center for all operating taxi units in Metro Manila.
Failure to comply may result in the suspension of the taxi franchise until the operator complies strictly with the provisions.
It took effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation or upon filing three copies with the UP Law Center, as provided.
All other inconsistent issuances or parts thereof are modified or superseded to conform with this new memorandum circular.
No, hand-held radios are explicitly not allowed; only mobile two-way radio facilities are permitted.
The effectivity follows Memorandum Circular No. 11 dated October 9, 1992 which requires publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation or filing with the UP Law Center.