NEW guidelines on passenger capacity for public utility vehicles (PUVs) will be implemented by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) starting Thursday, December 9, 2021, until January 4, 2022.
The LTFRB, in a statement, said its Memorandum Circular no. 2021-076, released on Monday, will allow 70% passenger capacity in the National Capital Region — the same capacity under Alert Level 2.
Same passenger capacity will also be allowed in provinces under Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study Update and Capacity Enhancement Project, namely Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal.
For regions allowing 50% passenger capacity for PUVs, the LTFRB said they may increase their passenger load at 70% if they have 30% vaccination rate this December.
In regions that are allowing 70% passenger capacity but have yet to confirm 30% vaccination rate, their Regional Franchising and Regulatory Board should submit a memorandum to the board with a certification of vaccination rate from the Regional IATF or Department of Health Regional Office.
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