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The extension was given after the LTFRB, led by Chairwoman Elena Bautista, held a meeting yesterday at the bureau’s main office in Quezon City.


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                    [Title] => LTFRB opens up franchise program to mega taxis
                    [Summary] => Due to the low number of applications for the AUV Express, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allowed mega taxis to avail of the franchise conversion program.


Earlier, the LTFRB disallowed mega taxis from taking part in the AUV Express program since only shuttle services, school transport, garage services, aircon jeepneys and trucks for hire were qualified for the program.


LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said mega taxis would be included for the second phase of the franchise conversion program.


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                    [Title] => LTFRB standardizes rates for airport taxis
                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) standardized yesterday the rates of taxis based at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) complex.


Under the new rates a passenger will be charged a minimum P150 for the first 2.5 kilometers from the NAIA complex. An incremental P25 will then be charged per kilometer.


The new rates will be implemented 15 days after publication in a national newspaper today, or on Aug. 10, 2005.


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                    [Title] => Free matrix delivery to PUV operators
                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced yesterday it would be delivering fare matrices to jeepney and bus operators for free.


"This is to avoid being victimized by fixers and to be able to avoid long queues," LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said.


"The fare matrices will be delivered to the operators’ respective homes," she said.


Starting June 27, all paid tariffs will be delivered for free by the LTFRB to the address stated in the franchises. 


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                    [Title] => Commuter protection group files graft raps vs LTFRB
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                    [Title] => LTFRB set to announce ruling on fare hike
                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to announce possibly by Monday the final decision on the suspended fare adjustment for jeepneys and buses.


LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said they are simply finishing the last issues on the fare adjustment and will issue a formal announcement next week.


Last May 9, the LTFRB announced the new fares for jeepneys and buses as they were given an additional P2. Jeepneys had asked for a minimum fare of P7.50 and buses P8.


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                    [Title] => School bus operators told to meet safety requirements
                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has warned school buses operators to meet all safety requirements, including  seatbelts and other safety devices, or face sanctions.


"Seatbelts have been required since the start of the year," LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said.


During the opening of public schools last June 6, Bautista announced the cancellation of 3,117 school bus service franchises, mostly from the National Capital Region (NCR), due to violations of LTFRB policies.


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                    [Title] => 3,117 school bus franchises revoked
                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has cancelled the franchises of 3,117 school bus service units, Chairwoman Elena Bautista said yesterday.


Bautista said the LTFRB Central Office in Quezon City reported a cancellation of franchises of 3,074 in Metro Manila and 43 others in others in the provinces.


Bautista said the LTFRB cancelled the franchises due to non-compliance with  the agency’s requirements.


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                    [Title] => Fare matrix processing to continue
                    [Summary] => Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairwoman Elena Bautista said yesterday that the processing of applications for the new fare matrix will continue despite the deferment of the P2 fare hike for jeepneys and non-aircon buses.


However, Bautista said the release of matrices would be held for the time being while waiting for the resolution of the motions for reconsideration filed by a commuter protection group that questioned the fare hike approved last May 9. 


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                    [Title] => LTFRB defers P2 fare hike
                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) held in abeyance yesterday a fare increase for jeepneys and non-aircon buses scheduled to be implemented tomorrow after a commuters’ group filed a motion for reconsideration on the decision to adjust fares.


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The extension was given after the LTFRB, led by Chairwoman Elena Bautista, held a meeting yesterday at the bureau’s main office in Quezon City.


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Earlier, the LTFRB disallowed mega taxis from taking part in the AUV Express program since only shuttle services, school transport, garage services, aircon jeepneys and trucks for hire were qualified for the program.


LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said mega taxis would be included for the second phase of the franchise conversion program.


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Under the new rates a passenger will be charged a minimum P150 for the first 2.5 kilometers from the NAIA complex. An incremental P25 will then be charged per kilometer.


The new rates will be implemented 15 days after publication in a national newspaper today, or on Aug. 10, 2005.


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"This is to avoid being victimized by fixers and to be able to avoid long queues," LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said.


"The fare matrices will be delivered to the operators’ respective homes," she said.


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LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said they are simply finishing the last issues on the fare adjustment and will issue a formal announcement next week.


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"Seatbelts have been required since the start of the year," LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said.


During the opening of public schools last June 6, Bautista announced the cancellation of 3,117 school bus service franchises, mostly from the National Capital Region (NCR), due to violations of LTFRB policies.


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Bautista said the LTFRB Central Office in Quezon City reported a cancellation of franchises of 3,074 in Metro Manila and 43 others in others in the provinces.


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However, Bautista said the release of matrices would be held for the time being while waiting for the resolution of the motions for reconsideration filed by a commuter protection group that questioned the fare hike approved last May 9. 


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                    [Summary] => The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) held in abeyance yesterday a fare increase for jeepneys and non-aircon buses scheduled to be implemented tomorrow after a commuters’ group filed a motion for reconsideration on the decision to adjust fares.


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Deadline extended for AUV conversion

By Sandy Araneta | January 10, 2006 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has extended until Feb. 6, 2006 the franchise conversion deadline for vehicles under the "AUV Express" program that allows them to pick...

Metro

LTFRB opens up franchise program to mega taxis

By Sandy Araneta | November 4, 2005 - 12:00am

Due to the low number of applications for the AUV Express, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allowed mega taxis to avail of the franchise conversion program. Earlier, the LTFRB...

Metro

LTFRB standardizes rates for airport taxis

By Sandy Araneta | July 27, 2005 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) standardized yesterday the rates of taxis based at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) complex. Under the new rates a passenger will...

Metro

Free matrix delivery to PUV operators

By Sandy Araneta | June 28, 2005 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced yesterday it would be delivering fare matrices to jeepney and bus operators for free. "This is to avoid being victimized by fixers...

Metro

Commuter protection group files graft raps vs LTFRB

By Sandy Araneta | June 25, 2005 - 12:00am

The National Council for Commuter Protection Inc. (NCCP)  has filed charges against the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) before the Office of the Ombudsman for violation of the Anti-Graft...

Metro

LTFRB set to announce ruling on fare hike

By Sandy Araneta | June 18, 2005 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to announce possibly by Monday the final decision on the suspended fare adjustment for jeepneys and buses. LTFRB Chairwoman Elena Bautista said...

Metro

School bus operators told to meet safety requirements

By Sandy Araneta | June 14, 2005 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has warned school buses operators to meet all safety requirements, including seatbelts and other safety devices, or face sanctions. "Seatbelts...

Metro

3,117 school bus franchises revoked

June 7, 2005 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has cancelled the franchises of 3,117 school bus service units, Chairwoman Elena Bautista said yesterday. Bautista said the LTFRB Central Office in...

Metro

Fare matrix processing to continue

By Sandy Araneta | May 26, 2005 - 12:00am

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairwoman Elena Bautista said yesterday that the processing of applications for the new fare matrix will continue despite the deferment of the P2 fare...

Metro

LTFRB defers P2 fare hike

By Sandy Araneta | May 25, 2005 - 12:00am

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) held in abeyance yesterday a fare increase for jeepneys and non-aircon buses scheduled to be implemented tomorrow after a commuters’ group filed...

Metro