01/10/2022
Public utility vehicles that have already reached their maximum age have been given an additional two years by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). This, according to the LTFRB, will aid PUV operators in recouping their financial losses brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Buses utilized for shuttle, tourist, and school transportation services with year models 2005 and 2006 may continue to operate through the end of this year under Board Resolution No. 164. Buses with year model 2006 may continue to operate through the end of 2023.
On the other hand, buses with year model 2007 and 2008 can still be used until 2024. Year model 2007 UV Express units are still permitted this year, year model 2008 units until 2023, and year model 2009 units until 2024. 2010 year model vehicles can still be allowed to operate this year for Sedans, AUVs, SUVs, and utility vans used as tourist cars. Those units with year models 2014 and 2015 are still allowed up to 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Vehicles that are used for transport network vehicle services (TNVS) are permitted to operate until 2022 for year model 2013, until 2023 for year model 2014 and until 2024 for year model 2015. The resolution stated that “A Roadworthiness Inspection Report issued by the Land Transportation Office or DOTr-accredited PMVC (Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers) should be submitted as a requirement prior to confirmation of unit.”
In an effort to alleviate financial strain brought on by the health crisis, the LTFRB recently released a resolution asking for the waiver of penalties for PUV operators.
