Law Summary
Criteria for Determining Fare Rates
- Fare rates must be fair to tricycle operators and reasonable to the riding public.
- Considerations for fare determination include:
- Cost of equipment
- Expenses on spare parts
- Fuel costs
- Repairs and maintenance expenses
Procedural Requirement: Public Hearing
- Approval of fare rates requires conducting a public hearing within the region.
- The hearing must include participation from:
- Local government officials
- Consumer groups or riding public representatives
- Tricycle operators
- Other affected parties
- This ensures transparency, public consultation, and inclusive decision-making.
Effectivity of the Memorandum Circular
- The memorandum circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.
- It signifies formal adoption and enforcement authority.
Signatories and Legal Authority
- The circular was adopted on April 27, 1990.
- It is signed by the Chairman, a Board Member, and the Assistant Secretary acting as Board Member, lending official validity and authority to the directive.