LPG-Fed Taxi Inspection Rules Tied to Safety

The memorandum applies specifically to all taxi operators using or intending to operate LPG-fed engines.
It sets regulatory requirements for installation and conversion of LPG engines in taxis.

Taxi operators must secure services for installation or conversion of LPG-fed engines only from companies accredited by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Accreditation documents from DTI-accredited converters must be attached to the application or petition filed with the LTFRB.

All LPG-fed taxi units are subject to inspection by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS).
A corresponding inspection report must be submitted to the LTFRB.
For new LPG-fed taxis, the LTO inspection report must accompany the application or petition and will be evaluated by the Technical Evaluation Division (TED) of the LTFRB.
For existing LPG-fed taxis, no confirmation or approval will be granted without submission of the LTO inspection report to the Management Information Division (MID) of the LTFRB.

The memorandum takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Compliance includes the filing of three copies of the memorandum with the University of the Philippines Law Center, in accordance with Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992.

The memorandum was adopted on March 8, 2012.
It was signed by the LTFRB Chairman Jaime D. Jacob and Board Members Engr. Samuel Julius B. Garcia and Atty. Manuel M. Iway.
The Executive Director of LTFRB, Francisco M. Mendoza, attested to the document.

Emphasizes inter-agency coordination for transport and health policy.
Mandates use of accredited service providers for LPG conversion to ensure safety and compliance.
Requires official inspection and evaluation to monitor quality and adherence to standards.
Establishes procedural requirements for application and confirmation of LPG-fed taxis within the regulatory framework of the LTFRB and LTO.