Additional Routes Allowed for the Operation of Traditional PUJ Vehicles during the Period of GCQ in Metro Manila and Entering Metro Manila

September 24, 2021

LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2021-058

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the guidelines of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for a calibrated and gradual opening of public transportation in Metro Manila and those in nearby provinces, the Board has since then made the necessary monitoring on the daily operations of the initial routes allowed to operate;

WHEREAS, under Item II.b. of MC 2020-026, the Board may issue additional mutes to resume operations based on passenger demand; HTcADC

WHEREAS, based on the monitoring and coordination with local government units in Metro Manila, there is a continuous need to open additional routes for traditional PUJs to serve passenger demand;

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing, the Board hereby allows the additional routes (attached as ANNEX "A") for traditional PUJs to operate within Metro Manila and entering Metro Manila starting 24 SEPTEMBER 2021 or as may be allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).

This Circular shall cover grantees of valid and existing Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) for Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJ) or that Application for Extension of Validity of CPC has been filed for expired CPCs operating in the National Capital Region, and those entering Metro Manila.

Considering that PUJs will be plying their existing routes as indicated in Annex "A", NO SPECIAL PERMIT is necessary prior to their operation. In lieu of the Special Permit, the corresponding QR CODE shall be issued to the operator prior to operation. Said QR Code shall be downloaded at www.ltfrb.gov.ph and which must be printed by the operator (size: 8.5" x 11" short bond paper) and displayed conspicuously by the operator in the front windshield of authorized unit (without affecting view of the driver) prior to operation. Only those operators with routes included in the list specified under Annex "A" shall be allowed to operate provided their corresponding QR Code is downloaded and properly displayed in the unit.

Those PUJs found to operate in routes not included in Annex "A" herein will be apprehended accordingly. Further, for PUJs operating under routes listed in Annex "A", preference shall be given to those who have consolidated or have filed their Petition for Consolidation.

Applicant/operator shall abide by the results of the Route Rationalization Study or LPTRP of the PUVMP once completed.

The provisions in Memorandum Circular 2020-026 dated 30 June 2020 shall be applicable herein.

All issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby superseded and amended accordingly.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein may warrant the imposition of fines and/or cancellation or suspension of the Certificate of Public Convenience or Provisional Authority of the concerned operator as the Board may determine and as provided under Joint Administrative Circular (JAO) n No. 2014-001.

This Memorandum Circular shall take effect following its publication in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation. Let three (3) copies hereof be filed with the UP Law Center-Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR).

Approved and Adopted through Teleconference by the undersigned Members of the Board Member this 24th of September 2021 at Quezon City, Philippines.

SO ORDERED.

(SGD.) ATTY. MARTIN B. DELGRA IIIChairman

(SGD.) P/COL. JOEL C. PERNITO (Ret.)Board Member

Attested by:

(SGD.) MARIA KRISTINA E. CASSIONExecutive Director

ANNEX A

 

Route Number	Existing Route Name	Length	NAU
T188	BBB — Malolos via McArthur Hiway	32.4	43
T189	Plaridel — BBB (Val) via McArthur Hi-way	31.5	9
T190	Baliwag — Malinta via McArthur Hi-Way	40.1	4
T191	Monumento — Sta. Maria via Expressway	23.1	117
T192	Monumento — Sta. Maria via McArthur Highway	25	248
TOTAL		5	421

 

We hereby certify that the above routes have undergone evaluation based on the guidelines set by the DOTr on hierarchy of modes and rationalization of routes in relation to the PUV Modernization Program. aScITE

(Sgd.) Mr. Diosdado B. Santiago

(Sgd.) Engr. Zebonezza Fida A. Hussain

 

n Note from the Publisher: Written as "Joint Administrative Circular (JAO)" in the official document.