LTFRB Tourist Transport Vehicle Guidelines

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LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-004: LTFRB Tourist Transport Vehicle Guidelines

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Title Source: Supreme Court: LTFRB Tourist Transport Vehicle Guidelines

Law: Ltfrb Memorandum Circular No. 98-004

Decision Date: Jan 20, 1998

Operators can apply for franchises to provide "Tourist Transport Services" using various vehicle types for special trips to tourist areas, subject to accreditation by the Philippine Tourism Authority and specific regulations regarding existing Certificates of Public Convenience.

Law Summary

Application Requirements and Accreditation

Franchise applications for Tourist Transport Services require accreditation from the Philippine Tourism Authority.
This accreditation is mandatory and must accompany the franchise application.

Provisions for Existing Operators

Operators with existing Certificates of Public Convenience (CPC) using the listed vehicle types can continue operating until their CPC expires.
No extension or renewal applications for expiring or expired CPCs for "Tourist Bus," "Tourist Car," or similar designations will be accepted after expiry.
Operators may apply to convert their units to "Transport Tourist Services" while their CPCs are still valid.

Regulatory Adjustments and Effectivity

Issuances or regulatory provisions inconsistent with this memorandum are modified, superseded, or revoked accordingly.
This Memorandum Circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after filing three (3) copies with the U.P. Law Center as mandated by Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992.

Legal Authority and Signatories

The Circular was adopted on January 20, 1998.
Signed by LTFRB Chairman and Board Members, giving it full regulatory authority within the scope of public land-based tourist transportation services.

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