Law Summary
Pre-arranged Transportation Requirement
- All rides must be pre-arranged via an internet-based digital technology application provided by a Transportation Network Company (TNC)
- Use of TNC’s internet-connected device application is mandatory
Non-transferability of the CPC
- CPC cannot be sold, assigned, leased, transferred, or encumbered
- Applications for sale or transfer of CPCs will not be accepted
Operator's Good Standing and Accreditation
- Operator must maintain good standing with the TNC
- Revocation of TNC accreditation or TNC’s Certificate of Accreditation by the Board leads to automatic revocation of the CPC
Vehicle Equipment Requirements
- Vehicle must be equipped with basic tools during the ride (e.g., spare tire, jack, early warning device)
- Driver must carry an internet-connected device using the TNC-provided application
Restrictions on Vehicle Advertisement and Driver Employment
- Display of advertisements on the vehicle exterior or trade dress requires Board approval
- Drivers employed must be accredited by the TNC and registered with the Board
Driver Qualifications
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Filipino and English sufficiently to perform duties
- Compliance with zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy must be ensured
Trade Dress and Identification Requirements
- Drivers must display the TNC’s trade dress during rides
- Trade dress must be readable at 50 feet in daylight and visible at night (reflective or illuminated)
- Magnetic or removable trade dress is acceptable
- Driver must wear TNC-issued identification card and display Board-prescribed identification card visibly to passengers
Driver Conduct and Passenger Limits
- Drivers must be neat and clean in appearance
- Strict compliance with no-smoking policy inside the vehicle
- Passenger limit: maximum of seven passengers or vehicle’s designed seating capacity, whichever is lower
Prohibited Driver Practices
- No acceptance of street hails or pick-ups from unauthorized locations such as airports unless permitted
- No responding to traditional street hails (hand gestures, verbal calls, phone calls)
- No pick-up or drop-off in restricted areas such as taxi stands or no-loading/unloading zones
Route and Passenger Conduct
- Must use most direct route unless passenger consents to a different route
- No transportation or consumption of alcoholic beverages unless sealed and in original packaging
Penalties and Enforcement
- Violations may result in penalties per Memorandum Circular No. 2011-004
- Violations are grounds for CPC cancellation after due process (notice and hearing)
- Inconsistent prior issuances are modified or superseded
Effectivity and Administrative Provisions
- This Memorandum Circular takes effect immediately upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation
- Three copies filed with UP Law Center per Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992
Official Signatories
- Signed and ordered by LTFRB Chairman and Board Members, attested by the Executive Director on May 28, 2015