THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has expanded the validity of special permits it will issue for public utility bus (PUB) units in a bid to serve anticipated commuter demand during the All-Souls and All Saints’ Day holidays as well as the upcoming Barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
In an advisory on Friday, the LTFRB said the validity of the special permits will be from October 20 until November 6, 2023.
This is pursuant to Board Resolution No. 065, Series of 2023, which amended the validity of special permits to be issued for PUBs from the original October 30 to November 3, 2023.
A special permit is given to any holder of Certificate of Public Convenience who requested to make trips outside of their authorized route.
The issuance of special permits, the LTFRB said, was amid the upcoming BSKE on October 30, 2023 and the observation of the All-Souls’ and All Saints’ days on November 1 and 2, 2023.
“Sa pamamagitan ng pinalawig na bisa ng special permit, mas matutugunan na ang kakulangan sa mga pampublikong sasakyan sa mga nasabing araw kung kailan tiyak na dagsa ang mga komyuter,” the agency said.
The LTFRB said around 767 units applied for special permits, subject for approval of the Board.
The agency set the deadline for applications for special permits on October 6, 2023.
