Suspension of PUV Franchise Applications in Baguio

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LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-026: Suspension of PUV Franchise Applications in Baguio

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Suspension of PUV Franchise Applications in Baguio

Law: Ltfrb Memorandum Circular No. 98-026

Decision Date: Sep 24, 1998

To combat traffic congestion in Baguio City and surrounding areas, the LTFRB suspends the acceptance and processing of applications for franchises to operate all passenger public utility vehicles in the region, effective immediately.

Law Summary

Purpose and Rationale for the Suspension

The suspension aims to address the problem of traffic congestion in Baguio City due to the proliferation of public utility vehicles.
It responds to concerns regarding alleged acts that circumvent an existing moratorium on new franchises, which had contributed to the excessive growth of PUVs in the area.

Scope and Effectivity of the Circular

The circular takes effect immediately upon issuance on September 24, 1998.
It remains in force indefinitely until formally revoked or amended by further notice from the Board.

Authority and Adoption

The issuance of the memorandum circular is an official regulatory action by the LTFRB, headed by its Chairman and Board Members.
The circular is signed and adopted by the Chairman Dante M. Lantin and Board Members Vigor D. Mendoza II and Samuel Julius B. Garcia, lending full legal authority to the directive.

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