Question & AnswerQ&A (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2006-018)
The main purpose is to direct all holders of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate Public Utility Buses (PUB) with units 15 years old and above to submit a Certification of roadworthiness issued by the Land Transportation Office as part of the Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS).
It took effect on April 1, 2006.
They are required to submit a Certification of roadworthiness which is issued by the Land Transportation Office, subject to the Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS).
Failure to submit the required Certificate shall disallow the confirmation of the subject unit/s for operation.
It supersedes any and all issuances inconsistent with this Memorandum Circular, including Department Order 2002-030 and Memorandum Circular 2005-058 dated December 20, 2005.
The MVIS is the system subject to which the Certification of roadworthiness must be issued by the Land Transportation Office, indicating compliance with vehicle safety standards.
Public Utility Buses (PUB) with units that are 15 years of age and above are affected by this memorandum.
LTFRB has the authority to require submission of the Certification of roadworthiness and to disallow confirmation of the subject units if the certification is not submitted, effectively regulating the operation of PUBs for public safety.
It refers to the LTFRB's process of approving or allowing the continued operation of the particular PUB units under the Certificate of Public Convenience.