Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 8) — The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun its preparations for the upcoming holiday rush of travelers, reviewing almost 500 special permits and setting up for terminal inspections starting Dec. 21.
LTFRB spokesperson Celine Pialago on Friday said a total of 428 operators have filed for special permits which totals to 1,090 units nationwide.
Meanwhile, inspections led by LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III will include terminals both owned by local government units and public utility vehicle operators.
“All of the terminals and all of their units will be inspected and must be compliant to our memorandum circular in terms of terminal facilities,” Pialago told CNN Philippines’ The Source
“The LTFRB will check if you have drop off and pick up areas for private vehicles, if there are CCTV cameras, online ticketing and dispatching, detailed schedule of trips, sufficient number of security personnel, enough ramps for PWDs.” she added.
The spokesperson said all special permits are currently in process and most are for routes from Metro Manila to north and south bound areas.
