DOTr DO No. 2015-011 PDF
DOTr DO No. 2015-011 PDF
DOTr DO No. 2015-011 PDF
MAY 082015
INTRODUCTION
The cities and municipalities of the Philippines are growing very rapidly. With urbanization and growth
come increased demand for mobility.
Mobility isa key concern in various Philippine cities and municipalities. Recognizing such need, the DOTC
is developing and implementing mass transport systems that can deliver safe, efficient, and reliable
transport services. However, given that conventional forms of mass transport, such as urban rail, take
time to implement, the Department will recognize new forms of transport services that can help to
address the large demand for transport services in expeditious and responsive ways. In addition to
recognizing these new forms of transport services, there is also a need to modernize and improve the
transport services currently being offered to the Filipino commuting public.
Our objective is to encourage innovation across all forms of public land transport in order to increase
mobility on major thoroughfares, boost travel times, improve the quality, sustainability and reliability of
public transport services, and respond to the needs of the modern commuter.
Department Order 97-1097 (as amended), which set the standard classifications for public transport
conveyances to be used as basis for the issuance of Certificates of Public Convenience for public utility
vehicles, is hereby further amended.
The worsening traffic congestion in metropolitan areas calls for prioritizing road space for public
transport and raising service quality, so that private vehicle users will prefer to use public transport
instead oftheircars and motorcycles. Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a high quality bus-based public transport
system that is able to achieve shorter travel times and high passenger volumes, based on use of
segregated public transport lanes, electronic fare payment systems, and stations and vehicles designed
for fast boarding and alighting. Centralized control of bus operations avoids unsafe on-street
competition for passengers, reduces bunching, and improves reliability.
Amodern and efficient bus servicetype shall be operated with the hereunder operation characteristics:
Bus body make a) Ordinary coach, articulated, double decker or guideway bus
b) Euro IV or better emissions standard or clean alternative fuel
with equivalent or better emissions (e.g. electric or hybridvehicles)
c) Must have emergency exits and tempered panoramic glass
windows
d) Other specifications that may be provided as appropriate for
the BRT design of the specific mass transit corridor/s
Model Year Not more than three (3)years old (based on year of manufacture)
Ventilation Airconditioned
Routes Fixed route regular, limited stops or express
Fare Based on distance or zonal, or as may be authorized
Operation System a) Operating along a lane or roadwaydedicated to public
transport vehicles for all or portions of its route
b) With on-board Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), 4 cameras,
continuous recording of minimum past 72 hours of operation
c) With vehicle tracking via on-board Global Positioning System
(GPS) devices
d) With Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS)
e) With free Wi-Fi for all passengers
f) With on-board automated bus arrival electronic display and
announcement system
g) With vehicle floor height that permits level boarding and
alighting at BRT stations
h) Drivers under salary, with no compensation linked to ridership,
but with incentives for better customer service and reduction of
accidents
i) Operating under the direction of a system manager or control
center that coordinates vehicles on the same route and ensures
compliance with the service plan"
2. AIRPORT BUS
Due to the increasing number of airport passengers and traffic congestion surrounding airport terminal
facilities, there is a need for airport greeters, air passengers and airport employees to be served by higher
capacity vehicles.
3. TAXIS
Due to the rapid population and economic growth experienced in key cities nationwide, such as Metro
Manila, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao, there is an increase in the number of passengers in need of
reliable transport services to facilitate their daily commute. However, issues plaguing the taxi industry
such as inefficient and uneven taxi availability, poor customer service and lack of safety and security
diminish from the quality of the commuter experience. In view of this, a new classification is hereby
created and designated as "PREMIUM TAXI."
For purposes of this Department Order, the LTFRB is mandated to promulgate the relevant
implementing Memorandum Circular within thirty (30) daysfrom date hereof.
Regarding the TNVS, considering that an accreditation by the TNC is required of the TNVS applicant, the
LTFRB is further directed to accredit the TNCs while waiting guidance from the legislature regarding
regulation of this new industry and to promulgatethe guidelines for their accreditation.
This Department Order amends and supersedes all issuances inconsistent herewith, and shall take effect
immediately, following its publication in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation.
JOSEP LI0A6UINAL
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