Phase-out of Old Model Taxi Units

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DOTC DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 94-790: Phase-out of Old Model Taxi Units

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Title Supreme Court: Phase-out of Old Model Taxi Units

Law: Dotc Department Order No. 94-790

Decision Date: May 6, 1994

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) mandates the phase-out of taxi units over ten years old starting January 1, 1995, to enhance public safety and service quality.

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Effective Date and Implementation

The phase-out policy takes effect starting January 1, 1995.
The LTFRB is mandated to enforce this directive.

Key Restriction on Taxi Units

No new applications for franchises can be granted for taxi units that will be 10 or more years old at the time of the expiration of the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC).
This restriction similarly applies to:
- Extensions of validity of CPCs
- Approvals of sale and transfer of taxi units
- Substitution of units
- Increases in the authorized number of taxi units

Impact on Franchise Transactions

Taxi units reaching the 10-year age limit by the expiration of their CPC are barred from being approved for:
- New franchise applications
- Extensions
- Sale or transfer approvals
- Substitutions
- Increase applications

Amendment to Previous Orders

This Department Order supersedes and modifies any previous issuances that conflict with its provisions regarding the phase-out of old taxi units.

Publication and Notification Duties

The LTFRB is ordered to immediately publish this Department Order.
The publication is intended to guide and prepare all taxi operators for compliance with the new phase-out regulations.

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