LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTE PLAN
Creation of Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) Team, September 18, 2018
Orientation meeting on Local Public Transport Route Plan and stakeholder consultation,
September 21, 2018
LPTRP
Make the routes more responsive to passenger demand and determine the appropriate
vehicle type depending on road hierarchy and configuration
LGU initiative (Participatory Planning)
City/Municipality LGU – Intra-city/municipality
Provincial Government – Inter-city/municipality
-Intra-province
DOTr – Inter-province/region
-Between and among independent cities
-Inter-city and inter-municipality of MM and adjoining provinces (MUCEP Area)
PUV Modernization - A transformational large-scale initiative and flagship project of President
Duterte supported by the proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Program
of the Department of Finance
- It envisions a restructured, modern, well-managed, and environmentally
sustainable transport sector where drivers and operators have stable,
sufficient, and dignified livelihoods while commuters get to their
destinations quickly, safely, and comfortably
Main Objectives of the PUV Modernization Program
• Modernize the current PUV fleet
• Reform and consolidate the industry
• Move towards low emission PUVs
• Improve welfare of commuters and encourage modal shift
• Improve standards of living of drivers, operators, and their families
Route Rationalization
Objective: Appropriate mode based on Passenger Demand and Road Hierarchy
Basic Policy: Higher capacity PUVs assigned to high demand routes
Major Components of PUV Modernization Program
Regulatory Reform
LGU Local Public Transport Route Planning
Route Rationalization
Fleet Modernization Industry Consolidation
Financing PUV Modernization
Vehicle Useful Life Program
Initial Implementation
Stakeholder Support Mechanism
Communication
Route Connectivity Policy
For major arterial roads, highways, and expressways, PUBs are the prescribed mode of
transport.
However, PUJs, Filcabs, and UV Express Services may operate on minimal portions of the PUB
corridor for the sole purpose of providing intermodal transfers at bus stops, so long as such
purpose is indicated in the relevant LPTRP
Benefits of the Program
Congestion reduction especially in highly urbanized areas
Improved public transport level of service, passenger and commuter welfare
Improved welfare for the transport sector
PUV Modernization Program will engage the local manufacturing industry creating more
jobs/employment
The modernized fleet will produce significantly less carbon dioxide and particulate matter
emissions thereby reducing both environmental and social costs (health)
LPTRP Approval Process
1. Draft the LPTRP
2. Submit the LPTRP to the LTFRB
3. Review the compliance of the LPTRP with the OFG
4. Issue an NOC or an NONC depending on the results of the review
5. If an NOC is issued, pass an ordinance adopting the LPTRP and endorse the same to LTFRB. If
an NONC is issued, revise the LPTRP
6. Conduct a transparent operator selection and issuance of franchises
