Purpose and procedural intent
- The LTFRB requires color-coded folders for applications to expedite processing of documents.
- The requirement is intended to streamline procedures through easy identification of documents based on the type of application/s filed.
- The LTFRB issues the requirement for the information and guidance of all operators.
- The system is designed to make document handling more efficient by linking folders to application types.
Mandatory color-coded folders by application type
- The Board requires operators to use color-coded folders for each type of Application.
- New Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) must use form LO1 with an Orange folder.
- Extension of Validity of CPC must use form LO2 with a Dark Blue folder.
- Sale and Transfer of CPC must use form LO3 with a Maroon folder.
- Amendment of Line must use form LO4 with a Mint Green folder.
- Consolidation of Case Numbers must use form LO5 with a Gray folder.
- Change of Party Applicant must use form LO6 with a Black folder.
- Conversion must use form LO7 with a Red folder.
- Fare Increase/Decrease must use form LO8 with a Blue Green folder.
- Dropping and Substitution of Unit must use form AO1 with a Lemon Yellow folder.
- Dropping of Unit must use form AO2 with a Dark Brown folder.
- Special Permit must use form AO3 with a Light Blue folder.
- Change of Engine must use form AO4 with a Dark Green folder.
- Correction of Entry must use form AO5 with a Baby Pink folder.
- Adoption of Color Scheme or Trade Name must use form AO6 with a Golden Yellow folder.
- Extension of Time to Register must use form AO7 with a Royal Blue folder.
- Installation of Advertisements must use form AO8 with a Lavender folder.
- Re-Registration of Unit must use form AO9 with a White folder.
- Registration-in-Lieu of Authorized Unit must use form AO10 with a Fuschia folder.
- Interchange of Units must use form AO11 with a Violet folder.
- Upgrading/Downgrading must use form AO12 with a Beige folder.
Board-provided checklist formats by service type
- The Board and its Regional Offices must provide applicants a color-coded Checklist of Requirements for different types of service.
- PUB Service must use a color-coded checklist form Blue.
- TH Service must use a color-coded checklist form Yellow.
- PUJ Service must use a color-coded checklist form Pink.
- Taxi Service must use a color-coded checklist form White.
- AUV Service must use a color-coded checklist form Green.
- Special Modes of Service must use a color-coded checklist form Lavender.
Fastening, attachment marking, and tabbing rules
- Operators must fasten all documents to the folder.
- Operators must ensure that all attachments are properly marked and tabbed.
- Attachment marking and tabbing must correspond to the numbers on the Checklist/Requirement Form.
Effectivity and supersession
- The circular takes effect on 01 May 2005 after the filing of three (3) copies with the UP Law Center.
- The circular supersedes any and all issuances inconsistent with its requirements.