Operational Restrictions and Fare Regulation
- All service categories require terminals at both ends except Zonal which requires at least one terminal within the specified area.
- Fares are subject to regulation under the framework provided.
- Specific route and operational restrictions apply to ensure proper classification adherence.
Moratorium on New Franchise Applications
- A moratorium is imposed on new applications for franchises to operate public utility vehicles.
- Only amendments to existing Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) applications are accepted.
- Amendments can be filed without payment of filing fees.
- The validity of amended CPCs remains consistent with their original expiry dates.
Requirements for Petition to Amend CPC
- Submission must include:
- Copy of the Decision granting the original CPC.
- Latest Certificate of Registration (CR) and Official Receipt (OR) of units involved.
- Proposed classification or route preferred.
- Sketch and location of terminals at both ends.
- Proposed fare structure.
Identification and Marking of Units
- Operators must visibly paint the service classification on both sides of the vehicle.
- Indications must include points of origin and destination or route description.
- Letter specifications: 5 inches in height, 1 inch in width, with 1/2 inch space between letters.
- Lettering color must contrast with the background color/panel of the vehicle.
Penalties for Violation of Service Characteristics and Route Restrictions
- Violations after franchise issuance are subject to monetary fines and suspensions or revocation of licenses.
- For Drivers:
- First offense: P500 and one week suspension of driver's license.
- Second offense: P1,000 and one month suspension.
- Third offense: Revocation of driver's license.
- For Operators:
- First offense: P3,000 and one week suspension of the unit’s CPC.
- Second offense: P6,000 and one month suspension of the CPC.
- Third offense: Revocation of the unit’s CPC.
Effectivity and Compliance
- The Memorandum Circular takes effect 15 days after filing three copies with the U.P. Law Center.
- Compliance aligns with Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11 dated October 9, 1992.
- Adopted on November 14, 1997, and signed by LTFRB Chairman and Board Members.