Guidelines on Student Fare Discounts

Mandatory 25% discount on student fares for the school year.
Example: Minimum fare of ₱1.50 reduced to ₱1.15 for the first four kilometers.
Philippine Air Lines (PAL) grants a 15% discount to students; available through all PAL offices nationwide.

Students must present a valid school-issued ID.
ID must be plastic-sealed, include a photograph, duly signed by the registrar, and validated for the current school term or semester.
Duplicate IDs may be issued by schools in case of loss.

Drivers and conductors of PUBs and PUJs are required to honor student discounts during school days.
Transportation operators and employers are directed by LTFRB to comply with the discount program.

Complaint forms available at local LTO and LTFRB offices and can be reproduced by schools.
Students must lodge complaints with their school's student affairs officials.
Schools will escalate complaints to LTO/LTFRB authorities for resolution.

Violations subject to penalties under LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 87-0010.
For refusal to honor fares to students with valid IDs:
- 1st offense: 3-month suspension of license (drivers, conductors, inspectors).
- 2nd offense: 6-month suspension.
- 3rd offense: 9-month suspension.
- 4th offense: 1-year suspension.
For refusals upon instruction of operators/employers:
- 1st offense: ₱1,000 fine.
- 2nd offense: ₱2,000 fine.
- 3rd offense: ₱3,000 fine.
- 4th offense: 15-day suspension of operating license for the route.

LTO and authorized personnel are tasked to assist and enforce guidelines.
Schools requested to designate personnel for facilitating ID issuance, complaint handling, and student awareness.
DECS regional and division offices and LTO-LTFRB will engage in dissemination of information and monitoring activities.
Specific coordination designated to Mrs. Norma B. Bernardo in Metro Manila for dissemination and monitoring.

The memorandum directs immediate dissemination to ensure effective implementation and compliance of the Student Fare Program.