LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-005

: Allowed vehicle types include Sedan, Asian Utility Vehicles, Van, Pick-up, Station Wagon, and Mini-Coach or Coach with specific safety markings and no fixed route to/from school premises.
: They must have entry and exit doors, steel-grilled windows (if not closed body type), black and yellow stripes at the rear (chevron markings) visible from 50 meters.
: No, the ventilation of the vehicle may be either ordinary or air-conditioned as per the memorandum.
: A valid contract between the school and the transport provider must be submitted with the application.
: Yes, operators with subsisting CPCs for school buses may continue until their CPCs expire but no extensions of expired CPCs will be accepted.
: No, no applications or petitions for extension of expired CPCs will be accepted after expiry.
: Yes, operators may file applications for conversion of their units into "School Transport Services" anytime while their CPCs are valid.
: No, the memorandum specifies that School Transport Services operate without fixed routes to/from school premises.
: Fares shall be as authorized by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
: It took effect fifteen (15) days after filing three copies with the UP Law Center, as per the directive in the circular.