As LTO continues to combat fixers and red tape, the government agency is working to expand its online registration to PUVs as well. In the current iteration of the LTMS, users can apply for a driver’s license renewal and renew the registration of their vehicles–provided that their vehicle’s registration is already registered with the user’s […]
A new House Bill 7796 recently filed by CIBAC Rep. Eddie Villanueva aims to exempt Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers from driver’s license renewal fees in the PH. This is to alleviate additional costs to PUV drivers and provide further incentives for a marginalized sector. This comes a huge step in terms of recent efforts […]
Just a few days ago, we reported that transport group Pasang Masda wanted to impose a surge fee on jeepneys and buses (PUV) during rush hours. This time, the group wants to set a hearing “at the earliest possible time” with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Pasang Masda president Obet Martin once […]
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a resolution waiving various penalties for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators. According to the agency, this will give them economic relief during this time of COVID-19 pandemic, to “help them cope with the losses they suffered.” Board Resolution No. 163 cites the following penalties as […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced that they will start to inspect terminals and require PUV drivers to undergo random drug tests more often. This is highly due to the increase in vehicular accidents in recent times. In fact, a total of 558 cases of road crash accidents have been recorded from January to […]
With fuel prices constantly fluctuating between high and unacceptable, it appears that this has not only affected private motorists but public transport as well. After all, most vehicles still all run on fossil fuels unless you’re commandeering an EV like those in PIMS 2022. As such, we’ve just seen the approval of a considerable price […]
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has started to roll out contactless payment methods for PUV passengers. This is a welcome addition for those who don’t normally bring cash along with them on an everyday basis for hygiene or safety purposes. Of course, we can hear the barrage of jokes incoming when someone brings out their […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it will appeal the NCAP fines for public utility vehicles (PUVs), saying they are way much higher than what the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is imposing. According to LTO chief Assistant Secretary Teofilo Guadiz III, the fines imposed under NCAP should be the same, if not lower, as […]
In an effort to aid those most affected by the rapidly-rising gas prices, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released Php 5.5 billion in a subsidy program covering Public Utility Vehicles and automobiles serving in the agricultural sector. Different policies will be enacted upon these 2 groups, but the goal remains the same: […]
Vaccinated individuals will have no problem taking public transportation. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has assured the public that public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Metro Manila will continue to operate at 70% capacity despite the Alert Level 3 status. According to DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, the 70% maximum passenger capacity will remain in Metro Manila […]