(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board central office will be temporarily closed starting Monday, July 13. The LTFRB said the temporary closure, of the office on East Ave., Quezon City, which will last until Friday, July 17, was after five of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. The LTFRB said this was based on the swab tests conducted by the Philippine Red Cross and the Philippine Coast Guard. The lockdown would pave the […]
Tag: LTFRB
LTFRB releases guidelines for traditional PUJs plying NCR roads during GCQ starting today
(Eagle News)– The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has released its guidelines for the operation of traditional public utility jeepneys during the general community quarantine in Metro Manila. The LTFRB said based on Memorandum Circular (MC) 2020-026, traditional PUJs with the following routes can ply their existing routes with no special permit necessary starting today: T102 Camarin – Novaliches T103 Karuhatan – Ugong T104 Malabon – Monumento via Letre T105 Malabon (TP) – Navotas […]
LTFRB: 980 UV Express units to ply 47 routes in M. Manila, adjacent provinces starting Monday, June 29
(Eagle News)–Starting Monday, June 29, 980 UV Express units will be allowed to ply 47 routes in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said these units don’t need to apply for special permits. Additional jeepneys may also be deployed depending on passenger demand. Below is the list of approved UV Express routes: 1. Meycauayan – Central Integrated Terminal (QC) 2. Obando – MRT North Ave., QC 3. Sto. Niño […]
Buses, PUJs, UV express start plying routes today; LTFRB lists 15 Metro Manila routes allowed for jeepneys
(Eagle News) — Starting today, Monday, June 22, public utility jeepneys, buses, and UV express vehicles can ply their routes, but with stringent health protocols such as one-seat apart distancing, wearing of face masks, and disenfecting foot baths for boarding passengers, according to the Department of Transportation. This is phase 2 of the government’s plan on public transportation amid the relaxation of community quarantine protocols in phases. From June 1-21, the government has already implemented […]
LTO, LTFRB to have online, cashless transactions under “new normal”
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board are implementing online and cashless transactions as the country transitions to the “new normal” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said starting June 16, the LTFRB will implement in the National Capital Region the Public Transport Online Processing System (PTOPS) that will allow for the online transactions. The DOTr said the system is still on pilot testing […]
LTFRB: Selected transactions in main, NCR offices to be done online
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board on Thursday, June 4, announced some transactions in its main and Metro Manila offices will be online. The LTFRB said these are the following transactions: 1. Request for Special Permit; 2. Correction of Typographical Error 3. Request for Confirmation of Unit/s 4. Request for Franchise Verification 5. Request for Issuance or Extension Provisional Authority 6. Legal Concerns/Query on Hearing Schedule, Status For transactions 1 and 2, the […]
Work in LTFRB offices suspended on Friday, March 13
(Eagle News)–Work in the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is suspended on Friday, March 13. In a Facebook post, the LTFRB the suspension done as a precaution in view of the rising number of novel coronavirus cases in the country, applies to all its offices in Metro Manila and the regions. It said transactions will resume on Monday, March 16. The government has confirmed over 40 COVID-19 cases so far.
LTFRB approves jeepney fare hike in Region X
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved a P0.50 fare increase for Public Utility Jeepneys in Region X. In a statement, the LTFRB said implementation of the increase from the current fare of P7.50 to P8.00 for the first four kilometers began on Monday, Feb. 10. The rate for every succeeding kilometer remains at P1.40, the LTFRB said. The minimum fare for Persons With Disabilities, senior citizens, and students is set […]
Angkas asks QC court to exclude two other players in motorcycle taxi pilot study
Urges court to stop imposition of cap on number of participating riders, too (Eagle News) — Angkas has asked a Quezon City court to stop the imposition of a cap on the number of participating riders in the pilot run of motorcycle taxis and to exclude the two other motorcycle ride-hailing service providers WeMove Things/JoyRide and Move It in the pilot program. In its petition filed before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 223, […]
Inter-agency TWG stands by inclusion of 2 other players in extended run of motorcycle taxi operations
Denies some motorcycle riders will lose their jobs (Eagle News)–The Inter-Agency Technical Working Group has stood by its decision to include two other players apart from Angkas in its extended run of operations. In a statement, the TWG said the inclusion of Joy Ride and MoveIt was to ensure that Angkas, with its 27,000 motorcycle riders, would not monopolize the data to be gathered in the safety study to be conducted during the extended run […]
LTFRB extends Angkas test-run period to March 2020; two other players included
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has extended the test-run period of Angkas in Metro Manila and Cebu and included other players. Apart from Angkas, the LTFRB said JoyRide and MoveIt could participate in the test-run period extended to March 23, 2020. The first test-run period, which was approved in May, was supposed to lapse on Dec. 26, 2019. According to the LTFRB, JoyRide and MoveIt were chosen of the six companies that […]
LTFRB dismisses 14 employees from Bicol office for alleged corruption
Regional director, two others suspended (Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has dismissed 14 employees from its Bicol regional office due to alleged corruption. The LTFRB said also suspended from the Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office Region V were Director Vladimir Kahulugan, and employees Andres Tabunda and Arnel Sabello. The LTFRB said Kahulugan was charged with grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the public. Tabunda […]