Title
Source: Supreme Court
Display of Fare Matrix for Public Transport
Law
Ltfrb Memorandum Circular No. 90-020
Decision Date
Sep 21, 1990
Public land transportation operators and drivers are mandated to prominently display authorized fare matrices in their vehicles to ensure transparency and avoid disputes, with penalties for non-compliance escalating from fines to suspension of service.

Law Summary

Display of Authorized Fare Matrix

  • Mandatory requirement for operators and drivers to display authorized fare rates.
  • Fare matrix must correspond to the specific route granted to the operator/driver.
  • Display must be in a conspicuous place within the vehicle to ensure visibility to passengers.

Purpose of Fare Display

  • To properly disseminate correct public transportation fare rates.
  • To prevent conflicts between passengers and drivers/conductors concerning fare disputes.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • First offense: Fine of Php 500.00.
  • Second offense: Fine of Php 1,000.00.
  • Third offense: Suspension of the authority of the concerned vehicle/unit.

Availability of Fare Matrix for Metro Manila

  • Authorized fare matrices for Metro Manila routes can be obtained free of charge at the LTFRB Central Office.

Effectivity

  • The Memorandum Circular takes effect immediately upon adoption on September 21, 1990.

Authority and Adoption

  • Issued by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
  • Signed and adopted by the Chairman and Board Members of the LTFRB.

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