Law Summary
Mandatory Nationwide Enforcement of Markings and Color Scheme
- The white color scheme for UV Express units is mandatory nationwide.
- Units using different colors after franchise or Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) issuance face franchise cancellation and operator disqualification.
Required Markings on UV Express Units
- Upper windshield: "UV Express Service" (4-point font height) and "Authorized route" (2-point font height).
- Middle sides: "UV Express Service" (6.25-point font height) and "Authorized route" (2-point font height).
- Rear sides: Plate number (4-point font height), operator name (2-point font height), case number (2-point font height), and authorized passenger number (2-point font height).
- Back portion: Operator’s contact number (2-point font height) and LTFRB hotline number (2-point font height).
Compliance for Existing Units
- Units with previous required markings under AUV-Van Express/Point to Point (P2P)/Garage to Terminal (GT) Express Program are considered compliant.
- Before confirmation by year 2011, all units must be inspected and compliant with the new marking requirements.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Failure to comply with markings carries a fine of Three Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P3,500.00).
- Non-compliant units will not be confirmed until compliance is achieved.
Effectivity and Supersession
- This Memorandum Circular takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.
- It supersedes and amends any inconsistent previous issuances.
- Requires submission of three copies to UP Law Center for record in compliance with Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992.