Law Summary
Application for Accreditation Requirements
- Application must be written, on Board-provided form, signed and sworn by the applicant or authorized representative.
- Required minimum information varies by applicant type:
- Individuals: Full name, residence & business addresses, business email & phone number, business name registration, proof of age (18+).
- Domestic juridical entities: Corporate/partnership name, business address/email/phone, SEC registration, articles of incorporation/by-laws, board resolutions authorizing application signatory and listing officers/directors.
- Resident foreign juridical entities: Corporate/partnership name, business details, authenticated SEC documents including articles of incorporation, license to do business in the Philippines, board resolutions on branch establishment, representative authorization, resident agent designation, and legal process acceptance.
Additional Documentation Required with Application
- Detailed business model description.
- Local government-issued business permit.
- Bureau of Internal Revenue Certificate of Registration.
- Sample electronic receipt given to passengers.
- Procedures for accrediting/affiliating TNVS vehicles and drivers.
- Terms of service for passengers and TNVS operators.
- Trade dress (branding/appearance details).
- Proposed fare rates and service charges.
- Driver training program proposal (mandatory if TNVS units are used).
- Proof of financial capability for potential legal judgments.
- Commitment to comply with Accreditation terms and conditions.
- Complaint mechanism against vehicle owners or drivers.
Accreditation Fee and Payment
- A non-refundable fee of Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) is required.
- Fee must be paid prior to filing the Application for TNC Accreditation.
Validity and Renewal of TNC Accreditation
- Accreditation certificate issued upon full compliance with all requirements.
- Valid for two (2) years from issuance.
- Certificate is renewable but non-transferable.
Liability of Transportation Network Companies
- TNCs are responsible for exercising due diligence and reasonable care when accrediting drivers.
- Liability arises from failure to maintain such care unless non-compliance is due to causes beyond TNC control.
- Liability does not extend to drivers as independent contractors directly providing services to passengers.
Establishment and Role of the Pre-Accreditation Committee
- Committee Composition:
- Executive Director (Chairman)
- Chief of Legal Division (Vice-Chairman)
- NCR Regional Director (Member)
- Chief of Information and Systems Management Division (Member)
- Chief of Technical Division (Member)
- Functions:
- Evaluate all accreditation applications.
- Recommend approval or disapproval to the Board.
- Applications must be filed with the Committee through the Executive Director's office.
- Applications lacking requirements without justifiable reason are subject to immediate disapproval.
Repealing Clause and Effectivity
- All inconsistent prior issuances are modified or superseded by these Rules.
- Circular takes immediate effect upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Filing of three copies with the UP Law Center is mandated under Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11 (09 October 1992).