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LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2009-003: Deferment of taximeter receipt rules

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Title Supreme Court: Deferment of taximeter receipt rules

Law: Ltfrb Memorandum Circular No. 2009-003

Decision Date: Jan 26, 2009

The LTFRB mandates that, starting July 1, 2009, all taxi units must be equipped with taximeters that issue receipts containing specific operator and fare information, following a deferment to allow operators time to comply.

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Required Data on Taximeter Receipts

Modified data to appear both on manual receipts and printed receipts from taximeters with printers include:
- Name of Operator
- Business Name
- Address
- Telephone Number
- Plate Number
- Date
- Fare in Philippine Peso
- Name of Driver on Duty

Compliance Timeline and Enforcement

Effective July 1, 2009, taxi units will not be tested or resealed without:
- Taxi meters equipped with receipt issuing printers, or
- Proper compliance with the memorandum circular's requirements.
Exception: Taxi units with plate numbers ending in 1 and 6 must comply starting June 1, 2009.

Supersession of Inconsistent Issuances

All previous issuances inconsistent with this memorandum circular are hereby amended or superseded accordingly.

Effectivity

The memorandum circular takes effect immediately upon adoption on January 26, 2009.

Authority and Signatories

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

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