Taxi Unit Year Model and Specification Regulations

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LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2015-004: Taxi Unit Year Model and Specification Regulations

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Title Supreme Court: Taxi Unit Year Model and Specification Regulations

Law: Ltfrb Memorandum Circular No. 2015-004

Decision Date: Jan 26, 2015

The LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2015-004 allows the use of four-door compact sedans as authorized taxi units, establishing new safety and comfort specifications while updating lifespan regulations for various engine types.

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Allowance for Compact Sedan Taxi Units

Four-door compact or smaller sedans are now permitted as taxi units, which were previously disallowed.
Introduces new minimum dimension, safety, and comfort requirements for such vehicles.

Minimum Dimension Specifications for Authorized Taxi Units

Vehicles are categorized based on engine piston displacement:
- More than 1200 cc displacement:
  - Overall Length: 4280 mm
  - Width: 1695 mm
  - Height: 1470 mm
  - Wheelbase: 2500 mm
- 1200 cc displacement:
  - Overall Length: 3990 mm
  - Width: 1625 mm
  - Height: 1455 mm
  - Wheelbase: 2405 mm

Lifespan Regulations for Taxi Units

For sedans over 1200 cc, life span is 13 years if gasoline or diesel-powered, in accordance with DO 2004-42.
If converted to LPG fuel, an additional 2 years lifespan is granted as per MC 2006-069.
For sedans with 1200 cc piston displacement, gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles have a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture date as per the Certificate of Registration.

Mandatory Safety Features for All Authorized Taxi Units

Seatbelts: 3-point in front seats and 2-point in rear seats.
Front SRS airbags for driver and front passenger, enforcement starting January 1, 2016.
Third brake lamp installed.
Side impact beams included in vehicle structure.
Hydraulic brake system.
Child safety lock mechanisms.
Remote luggage trunk opener.

Mandatory Comfort Features

Minimum rear legroom of 650 mm measured from rear seat cushion to front seatback cushion with front seat fully retracted.
Luggage compartment volume of at least 310 liters, measured by actual volume.

Legal Effect and Supersession

All previous issuances inconsistent with this circular are superseded or amended.
This circular takes effect immediately after filing three copies with the University of the Philippines Law Center pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11 (October 1992).

Administrative Details

Signed and ordered on January 26, 2015, in Quezon City.
Signed by LTFRB Chairman Winston M. Ginez, CPA, and Board Members Engr. Ronaldo F. Corpus and Atty. Antonio Enrile-Inton, Jr.
Attested by Executive Director Atty. Roberto P. Cabrera III.

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